2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in Kansas

Ranked #6 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in Kansas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 46 master's degrees in registered nursing during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Master's Degree

The registered nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in Kansas ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality registered nursing program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Registered Nursing Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for registered nursing.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Registered Nursing in Kansas

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing.

Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Master's

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MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS

35 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In KS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large suburb of Olathe, MNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Kansas.

There were about 35 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MNU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from MidAmerica Nazarene University

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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In KS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Saint Mary if you want to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Leavenworth. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Kansas.

There were approximately 11 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at University of St. Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Saint Mary

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Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Washburn University is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Washburn University

3

Rasmussen University - Kansas
Topeka, KS

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Rasmussen University - Kansas is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the rural area of Topeka, Rasmussen University - Kansas is a private for-profit university with a fairly small student population. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Kansas

 

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	346	332
Minnesota	345	3,833
Nebraska	200	81
North Dakota	149	97
South Dakota	123	23

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Registered Nursing Related Rankings by Major

Registered Nursing is one of 22 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Nursing Science	54
Nurse Anesthetist	21
Nursing Administration	11
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	2
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle. More about our data sources and methodologies.