2026 Best Value Value Schools in Kansas
[Value](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/security-science-and-technology/forensic-science-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Kansas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Value Schools
Washburn University tops our 2026 list of the best value value schools in Kansas. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,945, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. Students borrow a median of $21,638 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $39,252 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wichita State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Value graduates carry a median of $24,262 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $49,278. That is a strong return on a $24,262 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
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