by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 43 schools in Kansas to determine which ones have the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $30-$48k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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Garden City Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Kansas for overall quality. Garden City Community College is located in Garden City, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Garden City Community College has the honor of being ranked #9 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 $5,125.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list means Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a great place for students working on their degree. WSU Tech is a small public school situated in Wichita, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,855.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cowley County Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. This small public school is located in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Not only is Cowley County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,297.
The quality degree programs at Barton County Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas. Barton County Community College is a small public school located in Great Bend, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Barton County Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,928.
The quality degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas. K -State is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas.
Kansas State University has the honor of being ranked #2 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 $14,742.
University of Kansas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Kansas is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,183.
Coffeyville Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. This small public school is located in Coffeyville, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Coffeyville Community College is ranked #38 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,882.
Wichita State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wichita State University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,155.
Fort Hays State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. FHSU is located in Hays, Kansas and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Fort Hays State University has the honor of being ranked #7 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 $10,813.
Independence Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Independence Community College is a small public school situated in Independence, Kansas.
Independence Community College has the honor of being ranked #30 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 $6,782.
Johnson County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking. Johnson County Community College is a fairly large public school located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Not only is Johnson County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,510.
With a ranking of #12, Hutchinson Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Hutchinson Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hutchinson Community College is ranked #27 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,366.
Labette Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Parsons, Kansas, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Labette Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,677.
Pittsburg State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized public school is located in Pittsburg, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pittsburg State University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,582.
Emporia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Emporia State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,794.
Colby Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #16. This small public school is located in Colby, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colby Community College is ranked #35 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,920.
Haskell Indian Nations University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #17. Haskell is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas.
Not only is Haskell Indian Nations University a great value, but it is also ranked #40 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,913.
Fort Scott Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Fort Scott, Kansas, the school is a small public institution.
Fort Scott Community College has the honor of being ranked #43 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 $3,834.
Neosho County Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Neosho County Community College is a public institution located in Chanute, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Neosho County Community College is ranked #37 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,729.
Butler Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #20. Butler CC is a medium-sized public school situated in El Dorado, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Butler Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,217.
With a ranking of #21, Highland Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Highland, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Highland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #42 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,020.
Washburn University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Topeka, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Washburn 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 $12,686.
Cloud County Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #23. Cloud County Community College is a small public school situated in Concordia, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cloud County Community College is ranked #41 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,255.
Manhattan Area Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. MATC is located in Manhattan, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Manhattan Area Technical College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,702.
Newman University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Kansas list. Newman University is located in Wichita, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Newman University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,142.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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