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2026 Best Education Schools in Kansas

12 Colleges in the United States
4,205 Education Degrees Awarded
$45,129 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Education in Kansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Kansas.

Top Schools in Education

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No school ranked higher than Kansas State University this year for education. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 673 education students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $45,966 early in their careers. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $23,075 in student loans. See the full education program report for Kansas State University

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 439 education degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from University Of Kansas earn around $46,546 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,246 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for University Of Kansas

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Washburn University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #3. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. Washburn University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 47 education degrees were awarded at Washburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $46,519. Typical student debt for the program is $22,945. More information about a degree in education from Washburn University

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Students looking for a strong education program will find one at Emporia State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 735 education students who graduated with this degree at Emporia State University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $52,862 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,676. See the full education program report for Emporia State University

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Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #5. Set in the rural area of Hillsboro, Tabor College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tabor College awarded about 24 education degrees in the most recent data year. See the full education program report for Tabor College

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Pittsburg State University earned the #6 position for education this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 376 education degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $47,861 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,958. Get the full education details for Pittsburg State University

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Colby Community College earned the #7 position for education this year. Set in the town of Colby, Colby Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 23 education students who graduated with this degree at Colby Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Colby Community College generally make around $40,598. Students borrow a median of $14,796 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Colby Community College

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Wichita State University earned the #8 position for education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Wichita. Wichita State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Wichita State University awarded about 496 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Wichita State University earn around $47,547 in the first couple years of their career. Wichita State University graduates carry a median of $23,114 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Wichita State University

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University Of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

University Of Saint Mary ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Located in the town of Leavenworth, University Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit university. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 27 education degrees were awarded at University Of Saint Mary in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $42,512 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,810. More information about a degree in education from University Of Saint Mary

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Newman University
Wichita, KS

Newman University came in at #10 for education this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 100 education students who graduated with this degree at Newman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Newman University earn around $43,360 in the first couple years of their career. Newman University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full education details for Newman University

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Fort Hays State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 785 education students who graduated with this degree at Fort Hays State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $43,875. Typical student debt for the program is $24,004. Read more about the education program at Fort Hays State University

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Butler Community College landed the #12 spot for education this year. Located in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 73 education students who graduated with this degree at Butler Community College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Butler Community College

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Ottawa University Online
Overland Park, KS

Ottawa University Online landed the #13 spot for education this year. Ottawa University Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 education students who graduated with this degree at Ottawa University Online in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $42,056 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,582 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Ottawa University Online

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Mcpherson College
McPherson, KS

Mcpherson College earned the #14 position for education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of McPherson. Mcpherson College graduates 34% of students within six years. Mcpherson College awarded about 20 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Mcpherson College earn around $42,278 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the education program at Mcpherson College

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Highland Community College Highland landed the #15 spot for education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Highland. There were roughly 23 education students who graduated with this degree at Highland Community College Highland in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Highland Community College Highland generally make around $22,909. Highland Community College Highland graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Highland Community College Highland

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Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Baker University placed #16 among the best education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Baldwin City. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baker University awarded about 102 education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Baker University generally make around $73,665. Students borrow a median of $29,554 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Baker University

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Dodge City Community College placed #17 among the best education schools. Set in the town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 12 education degrees were awarded at Dodge City Community College in the most recent year. Read more about the education program at Dodge City Community College

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Benedictine College earned the #18 position for education this year. Set in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Benedictine College graduates 62% of students within six years. Benedictine College awarded about 42 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $42,834 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,377 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Benedictine College

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Southwestern College
Winfield, KS

Southwestern College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Located in the town of Winfield, Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 education students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Southwestern College earn a median of $44,511 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,874 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Southwestern College

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Midamerica Nazarene University placed #20 among the best education schools. Located in the suburb of Olathe, Midamerica Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit university. Midamerica Nazarene University graduates 54% of students within six years. Midamerica Nazarene University awarded about 31 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Midamerica Nazarene University earn a median of $42,032 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Midamerica Nazarene University

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Barton County Community College came in at #21 for education this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of Great Bend. There were roughly 20 education students who graduated with this degree at Barton County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Barton County Community College earn around $44,536 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,792. Get the full education details for Barton County Community College

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Friends University
Wichita, KS

Friends University came in at #22 for education this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Friends University graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 education students who graduated with this degree at Friends University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Friends University earn around $53,788 in the first couple years of their career. Friends University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Friends University

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Ottawa University Kansas City ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Ottawa University Kansas City is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park. About 31 education degrees were awarded at Ottawa University Kansas City in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Ottawa University Kansas City earn around $42,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,582 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Ottawa University Kansas City

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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