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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Kansas
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas
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Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the best school in Kansas for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 569 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,280 to cover tuition and fees at Grantham University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Grantham University accumulate an average of $32,063 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Grantham University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ottawa University - Online. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Ottawa, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 74 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Online is $12,676. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,495 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Ottawa University - Online is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Kansas City is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 80 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Ottawa University - Kansas City does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,622. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Kansas City accumulate an average of $22,495 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Ottawa University - Kansas City is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Out of the 18 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Hays, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,001 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FHSU is $5,430. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,870. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,189 in student loans.
Online courses are available at FHSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pittsburg State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. This medium-sized public school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, and it awarded 1,024 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt State is $7,774. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,118. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Pitt State accumulate an average of $19,843 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pitt State. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Kansas State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This fairly large public school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 3,938 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend K -State full time pay an average of $10,448 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,519. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from K -State accumulate an average of $21,559 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since K -State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #7, University of Kansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the large public school handed out 4,493 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at KU is $11,167. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,035. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,064 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since KU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Washburn University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school situated in Topeka, Kansas. It awarded 843 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees if they attend Washburn University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,130. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Washburn University accumulate an average of $23,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Washburn University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Rasmussen University - Kansas is a very small private for-profit school located in Topeka, Kansas that handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Rasmussen University - Kansas does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,958. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,981 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Rasmussen University - Kansas does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Newman University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 259 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,400 to cover tuition and fees at Newman University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,074 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Newman University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwestern College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Winfield, Kansas, and it awarded 341 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at SC is $36,650. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,008 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SC. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Wichita State University is a fairly large public school located in Wichita, Kansas that handed out 2,423 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU is $8,866. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,226. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WSU accumulate an average of $21,729 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Saint Mary came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, and it awarded 201 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend University of St. Mary, expect to pay an average of $32,540 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,405 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at University of St. Mary. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
MidAmerica Nazarene University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. MNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Olathe, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 366 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend MNU, expect to pay an average of $34,832 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,883 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MNU. In fact, around 18% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Friends University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 267 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Friends University is $31,812. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,595 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Friends University. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Emporia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 731 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $7,001 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ESU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,918. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ESU accumulate an average of $20,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
ESU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
McPherson College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in McPherson, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 154 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at McPherson College is $33,536. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Bethel College - North Newton ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Bethel College - North Newton is a very small private not-for-profit school located in North Newton, Kansas that handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bethel College - North Newton, expect to pay an average of $32,090 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,740 in student loans.
Bethel College - North Newton does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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