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2026 Best Trade Schools in Kansas
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Kansas? Our ranking highlights 77 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Trade College evaluated 69 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Trade Degree Schools in Kansas
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Ottawa University Online this year in Kansas. Set in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa University Online is a private not-for-profit institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,296. The median Trade program debt is $30,758. Read more about Ottawa University Online
The strong Trade programs at Ottawa University Kansas City earned it the #2 place in Kansas. This private not-for-profit school is set in Overland Park, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,296. Graduates carry a median of $30,758 in student loans. See the full Ottawa University Kansas City profile
Out of the 69 schools in Kansas in this year's ranking, Washburn University landed the #3 spot. Located in Topeka, KS, Washburn University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,175 to complete their Trade program here. Read more about Washburn University
A rank of #4 makes Pittsburg State University one of the top choices in Kansas. This public school is set in Pittsburg, KS. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $22,669. More on Pittsburg State University
A rank of #5 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in Kansas. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete their Trade program here. Read more about Kansas State University
Rasmussen College Kansas placed #6 among Trade schools in Kansas. Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit school based in Topeka, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,316. Typical Trade student debt is $28,798. More on Rasmussen College Kansas
Fort Hays State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Hays, KS, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $5,923, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans. Read the full report on Fort Hays State University
University Of Kansas came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete their Trade program here. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Flint Hills Technical College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Emporia, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $6,944. The median Trade program debt is $14,690. Get the full Flint Hills Technical College report
Hutchinson Community College landed the #11 spot in Kansas this year. This public school is set in Hutchinson, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,540, with out-of-state students paying around $4,770. Graduates carry a median of $18,148 in student loans. Get the full Hutchinson Community College report
Johnson County Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. Typical Trade student debt is $13,532. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
Newman University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Newman University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Students from in state pay about $35,500 in tuition and fees. Newman University Trade students take on a median of $24,562 in debt. Get the full Newman University report
North Central Kansas Technical College landed the #14 spot in Kansas this year. Located in Beloit, KS, North Central Kansas Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,350. Read the full report on North Central Kansas Technical College
Kansas City Kansas Community College placed #15 among Trade schools in Kansas. This public school is set in Kansas City, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,996, while out-of-state students pay about $6,482. Kansas City Kansas Community College Trade students take on a median of $13,129 in debt. More on Kansas City Kansas Community College
Southwestern College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. Southwestern College posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. Students from in state pay about $39,822 in tuition and fees. The median Trade program debt is $26,874. More on Southwestern College
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Wichita, KS, Wichita Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,237. Students borrow a median of $11,828 to complete their Trade program here. More on Wichita Area Technical College
Neosho County Community College landed the #18 spot in Kansas this year. Located in Chanute, KS, Neosho County Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,704. Students borrow a median of $13,209 to complete their Trade program here. More on Neosho County Community College
Wichita State University placed #19 among Trade schools in Kansas. Located in Wichita, KS, Wichita State University is a public institution. Wichita State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Wichita State University
Highland Community College Highland did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Highland, KS, Highland Community College Highland is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,495. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Highland Community College Highland
University Of Saint Mary landed the #21 spot in Kansas this year. Located in Leavenworth, KS, University Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,380 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,810 in student loans. Get the full University Of Saint Mary report
Salina Area Technical College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Salina, KS, Salina Area Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,128 in tuition and fees. The median Trade program debt is $17,124. Get the full Salina Area Technical College report
Dodge City Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Dodge City, KS, Dodge City Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,650, with out-of-state students paying around $5,850. Read more about Dodge City Community College
Manhattan Area Technical College placed #24 among Trade schools in Kansas. Based in Manhattan, KS, Manhattan Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,844. The median Trade program debt is $15,499. Get the full Manhattan Area Technical College report
Friends University placed #25 among Trade schools in Kansas. Friends University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. Friends University graduates 43% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,192. Friends University Trade students take on a median of $29,721 in debt. Read the full report on Friends University
Cloud County Community College landed the #26 spot in Kansas this year. Based in Concordia, KS, Cloud County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,839 in student loans. More on Cloud County Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Trade Degree Schools in Kansas
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School landed the #27 spot in Kansas this year. Located in Liberal, KS, Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,032, compared with $5,408 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $9,175. See the full Seward County Community College And Area Technical School profile
Garden City Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Based in Garden City, KS, Garden City Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,690, compared with $4,320 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,084 in student loans. Read more about Garden City Community College
Barton County Community College placed #29 among Trade schools in Kansas. Set in Great Bend, KS, Barton County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,680 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,960 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $14,792. Get the full Barton County Community College report
Coffeyville Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Coffeyville, KS, Coffeyville Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,600, compared with $4,680 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $12,838. See the full Coffeyville Community College profile
Colby Community College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Colby, KS, Colby Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,140, compared with $5,830 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,796 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Colby Community College
Northwest Kansas Technical College did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in Goodland, KS. Get the full Northwest Kansas Technical College report
Labette Community College placed #33 among Trade schools in Kansas. Located in Parsons, KS, Labette Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,064, while out-of-state students pay about $4,864. Typical Trade student debt is $12,288. Read the full report on Labette Community College
Butler Community College did well this year, earning the #34 position. This public school is set in El Dorado, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $3,541, while out-of-state students pay about $6,271. Typical Trade student debt is $16,670. More on Butler Community College
Fort Scott Community College placed #34 among Trade schools in Kansas. Read the full report on Fort Scott Community College
Kansas Wesleyan University placed #35 among Trade schools in Kansas. Read more about Kansas Wesleyan University
Mcpherson College landed the #36 spot in Kansas this year. See the full Mcpherson College profile
Barclay College
Barclay College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read more about Barclay College
Manhattan Christian College landed the #38 spot in Kansas this year. Get the full Manhattan Christian College report
Crave Beauty Academy ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Read more about Crave Beauty Academy
Pratt Community College placed #40 among Trade schools in Kansas. See the full Pratt Community College profile
Central Christian College Of Kansas landed the #41 spot in Kansas this year. Get the full Central Christian College Of Kansas report
Wichita Technical Institute ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. See the full Wichita Technical Institute profile
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy landed the #43 spot in Kansas this year. Read more about Mitsu Sato Hair Academy
Haskell Indian Nations University did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Haskell Indian Nations University report
Hays Academy Of Hair Design Salina ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. More on Hays Academy Of Hair Design Salina
Benedictine College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Benedictine College
Sami Halaseh Institute came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Sami Halaseh Institute report
Donnelly College
Donnelly College placed #48 among Trade schools in Kansas. Get the full Donnelly College report
Eric Fisher Academy did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Eric Fisher Academy
Tabor College
Tabor College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Get the full Tabor College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 69 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 77 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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