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2026 Best History Schools in Kansas

2 Colleges in the United States
140 History Degrees Awarded
$45,386 Avg Early-Career Salary

History programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best history schools.

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Best Schools for History in Kansas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in History

1

Our analysis ranked Kansas State University the best school in the country for a degree in history. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 18 history degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $33,744. Students borrow a median of $19,539 to complete this degree. Get the full history details for Kansas State University

2

Students looking for a strong history program will find one at Pittsburg State University, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 24 history degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Pittsburg State University earn around $50,003 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,669. Read more about the history program at Pittsburg State University

3

Fort Hays State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 40 history degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their history degree from Fort Hays State University earn around $49,775 in the first couple years of their career. Fort Hays State University graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Fort Hays State University

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University Of Kansas crest
University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Students looking for a strong history program will find one at University Of Kansas, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 42 history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. History graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $42,451 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the history program at University Of Kansas

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Washburn University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. Washburn University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 history students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $50,955. Washburn University graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Read more about the history program at Washburn University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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