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Best Trade Schools in Kansas

2023 Best Trade Schools in Kansas

34 Schools Ranked
$42,928 Average Earnings
$24,019 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Best Trade Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Kansas

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#1

Ottawa University - Online

Ottawa, Kansas
95 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Ottawa University - Online the best school in Kansas for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Ottawa, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 95 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#2

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
185 Total Awards

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Kansas City is a great place for trade school students. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Overland Park, Kansas that handed out 185 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#3

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
1,489 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Topeka, Kansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,489 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#4

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
1,801 Total Awards

Out of the 34 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pittsburg, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,801 students in 2021-2022.

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#5

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
6,027 Total Awards

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 6,027 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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336 Total Awards

With a ranking of #6, Rasmussen University - Kansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. This very small private for-profit school is located in Topeka, Kansas, and it awarded 336 degrees in 2021-2022.

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3,925 Total Awards

Fort Hays State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Hays, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 3,925 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
7,733 Total Awards

University of Kansas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the large public school awarded 7,733 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#9

Grantham University

LIttle Rock, Arkansas
1,707 Total Awards

Grantham University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,707 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#10

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, Kansas
377 Total Awards

Flint Hills Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. This small public school is located in Emporia, Kansas, and it awarded 377 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#11

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
1,608 Total Awards

Hutchinson Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Hutchinson, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,608 students in 2021-2022.

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#12

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
2,809 Total Awards

With a ranking of #12, Johnson County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Johnson County Community College is a fairly large public school located in Overland Park, Kansas that handed out 2,809 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#13

Newman University

Wichita, Kansas
403 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, Newman University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 403 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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389 Total Awards

With a ranking of #14, North Central Kansas Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. North Central Kansas Technical College is a very small public school located in Beloit, Kansas that handed out 389 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#15

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, Kansas
1,167 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, Kansas City Kansas Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a small public school located in Kansas City, Kansas that handed out 1,167 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#16

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
442 Total Awards

Southwestern College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Winfield, Kansas that handed out 442 degrees in 2021-2022.

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1,819 Total Awards

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,819 degrees in 2021-2022.

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791 Total Awards

Neosho County Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Chanute, Kansas, the small public school awarded 791 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#19

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
3,714 Total Awards

Wichita State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 3,714 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#20

Highland Community College

Highland, Kansas
601 Total Awards

Highland Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Highland Community College is a small public school located in Highland, Kansas that handed out 601 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#21

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, Kansas
354 Total Awards

University of Saint Mary ranked #21 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Kansas list. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Leavenworth, Kansas. It awarded 354 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#22

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, Kansas
432 Total Awards

Salina Area Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Salina, Kansas, the very small public school awarded 432 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#23

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, Kansas
363 Total Awards

With a ranking of #23, Dodge City Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Dodge City Community College is a small public school situated in Dodge City, Kansas. It awarded 363 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#24

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, Kansas
382 Total Awards

Manhattan Area Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the very small public school awarded 382 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#25

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas
498 Total Awards

Friends University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #25 on the list. Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 498 degrees in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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