by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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After analyzing 23 schools in Kansas, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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University of Kansas tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Kansas for overall quality. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Kansas has the honor of being ranked #1 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,183.
The quality degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kansas State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,742.
Out of the 23 bachelor’s degree schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Wichita State University landed the #3 spot on the list. WSU is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita State University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,155.
Out of the 23 bachelor’s degree schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Fort Hays State University is a fairly large public school located in Hays, Kansas.
Not only is Fort Hays State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,813.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list means Pittsburg State University is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Not only is Pittsburg State University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,582.
Haskell Indian Nations University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Haskell Indian Nations University a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,913.
With a ranking of #7, Washburn University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in Topeka, Kansas.
Not only is Washburn University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,686.
Emporia State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. ESU is a medium-sized public school situated in Emporia, Kansas.
Not only is Emporia State University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,794.
Newman University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Newman University has the honor of being ranked #13 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,142.
With a ranking of #10, Tabor College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Hillsboro, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Tabor College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,862.
Baker University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Baker is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baldwin City, Kansas.
Not only is Baker University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,598.
Central Christian College of Kansas did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #12. Located in McPherson, Kansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Central Christian College of Kansas has the honor of being ranked #18 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $16,331.
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Friends University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #13. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Wichita, Kansas.
Friends University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,252.
Grantham University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Lenexa, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grantham University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,832.
McPherson College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. McPherson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in McPherson, Kansas.
McPherson College has the honor of being ranked #15 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,173.
University of Saint Mary did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Leavenworth, Kansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is University of Saint Mary a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $22,274.
Southwestern College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #17. Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Winfield, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwestern College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,953.
With a ranking of #18, Hesston College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Hesston College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Hesston, Kansas.
Not only is Hesston College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,891.
Benedictine College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. Located in Atchison, Kansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Benedictine College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,191.
MidAmerica Nazarene University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. MNU is located in Olathe, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is MidAmerica Nazarene University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,027.
Bethany College Kansas ranked #21 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Lindsborg, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Bethany College Kansas a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $22,119.
Kansas Wesleyan University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Salina, Kansas.
Kansas Wesleyan University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,155.
Ottawa University - Ottawa landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. Ottawa is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ottawa, Kansas.
Ottawa University - Ottawa has the honor of being ranked #19 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,959.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.