2026 Best Teaching Schools in Kansas
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Kansas? We have ranked 77 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 69 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Kansas
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Kansas State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Teaching degree schools in Kansas. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Teaching program debt is $23,546. More on Kansas State University
Out of the 69 schools in Kansas in this year's ranking, Newman University landed the #2 spot. Newman University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. Newman University posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Students from in state pay about $35,500 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,562. Read the full report on Newman University
University Of Kansas came in at #3 on this year's Teaching ranking in Kansas. Located in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. The median Teaching program debt is $23,608. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Out of the 69 schools in Kansas in this year's ranking, Emporia State University landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Emporia, KS. About 56% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. The median Teaching program debt is $23,131. Read more about Emporia State University
The strong Teaching programs at Wichita State University earned it the #5 place in Kansas. Based in Wichita, KS, Wichita State University is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete their Teaching program here. See the full Wichita State University profile
University Of Saint Mary placed #6 among Teaching schools in Kansas. University Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit school based in Leavenworth, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,380. Students borrow a median of $27,810 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about University Of Saint Mary
Baker University placed #7 among Teaching schools in Kansas. Baker University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baldwin City, KS. Baker University graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,200 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching program debt is $29,554. See the full Baker University profile
Friends University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Located in Wichita, KS, Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution. Friends University posts a six-year graduation rate of 43%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,192. Graduates carry a median of $29,721 in student loans. Read more about Friends University
Pittsburg State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $22,669. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Midamerica Nazarene University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Olathe, KS. Midamerica Nazarene University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Students from in state pay about $37,174 in tuition and fees. Midamerica Nazarene University Teaching students take on a median of $25,740 in debt. Read the full report on Midamerica Nazarene University
Benedictine College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Atchison, KS, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,350. The median Teaching program debt is $24,990. Get the full Benedictine College report
Fort Hays State University placed #12 among Teaching schools in Kansas. Fort Hays State University is a public school based in Hays, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $25,967. More on Fort Hays State University
Sterling College Kansas landed the #13 spot in Kansas this year. Located in Sterling, KS, Sterling College Kansas is a private not-for-profit institution. Sterling College Kansas posts a six-year graduation rate of 41%. Students from in state pay about $33,700 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,250 in student loans. Read more about Sterling College Kansas
Washburn University landed the #14 spot in Kansas this year. Set in Topeka, KS, Washburn University is a public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,945 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,949. Typical Teaching student debt is $21,175. Get the full Washburn University report
Southwestern College landed the #15 spot in Kansas this year. Based in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,822. The median Teaching program debt is $26,874. Read more about Southwestern College
Ottawa University Ottawa ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Ottawa University Ottawa is a private not-for-profit school based in Ottawa, KS. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,880. Ottawa University Ottawa Teaching students take on a median of $30,416 in debt. See the full Ottawa University Ottawa profile
Ottawa University Kansas City came in at #17 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Overland Park, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $13,296. Graduates carry a median of $30,758 in student loans. More on Ottawa University Kansas City
Highland Community College Highland placed #18 among Teaching schools in Kansas. See the full Highland Community College Highland profile
Central Christian College Of Kansas ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Central Christian College Of Kansas profile
Coffeyville Community College placed #20 among Teaching schools in Kansas. Read more about Coffeyville Community College
Hesston College
Hesston College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Hesston College
Barton County Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Get the full Barton County Community College report
Crave Beauty Academy landed the #23 spot in Kansas this year. More on Crave Beauty Academy
Donnelly College
Donnelly College placed #24 among Teaching schools in Kansas. More on Donnelly College
Bethany College Kansas did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Bethany College Kansas
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Kansas
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Paul Mitchell The School Wichita ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Paul Mitchell The School Wichita
Kansas City Kansas Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Kansas City Kansas Community College profile
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy did well this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full Mitsu Sato Hair Academy report
Dodge City Community College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Get the full Dodge City Community College report
Mcpherson College landed the #30 spot in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Mcpherson College
Saint Paul School Of Theology ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Saint Paul School Of Theology
Cowley County Community College placed #32 among Teaching schools in Kansas. Get the full Cowley County Community College report
Barclay College
Barclay College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Barclay College profile
Neosho County Community College landed the #34 spot in Kansas this year. Read more about Neosho County Community College
Sami Halaseh Institute did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on Sami Halaseh Institute
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School landed the #36 spot in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Seward County Community College And Area Technical School
Manhattan Christian College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Manhattan Christian College report
Kansas Christian College placed #38 among Teaching schools in Kansas. Get the full Kansas Christian College report
Butler Community College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Butler Community College
North Central Kansas Technical College placed #40 among Teaching schools in Kansas. See the full North Central Kansas Technical College profile
Colby Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Colby Community College profile
Wellspring School Of Allied Health Wichita landed the #42 spot in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Wellspring School Of Allied Health Wichita
Eric Fisher Academy placed #43 among Teaching schools in Kansas. See the full Eric Fisher Academy profile
Cleveland Chiropractic College placed #44 among Teaching schools in Kansas. Read more about Cleveland Chiropractic College
Wellspring School Of Allied Health Lawrence came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Get the full Wellspring School Of Allied Health Lawrence report
Cloud County Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Cloud County Community College profile
Kansas Health Science University did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Kansas Health Science University profile
Galen Health Institutes Wichita ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Galen Health Institutes Wichita
Heartland Welding Academy did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Heartland Welding Academy
Flint Hills Technical College placed #50 among Teaching schools in Kansas. See the full Flint Hills Technical College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 69 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 77 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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