2023 Best Teaching Schools in Kansas
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Kansas State University the best school in Kansas for teaching students working on their degree.
Degree recipients from K -State accumulate an average of $23,965 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $273.After graduating from K -State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,255 during the early years of their career.
Out of the 17 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Newman University landed the # 2 spot on the list.
On average, students take out $27,879 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Newman University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $56,885 during the early year of their career.
The excellent programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Kansas.
On average, students take out $23,985 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $365 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, KU graduates make an average of $50,693 annually.
The excellent programs at Emporia State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Kansas.
Degree recipients from ESU accumulate an average of $22,476 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $162 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ESU graduates make an average of $40,991 annually.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wichita State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Kansas list.
On average, students take out $26,875 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $142 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, WSU graduates make an average of $45,743 annually.
University of Saint Mary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Kansas list.
Degree recipients from University of St. Mary accumulate an average of $28,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from University of St. Mary, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,534 during the early years of their career.
With a ranking of #7, Baker University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.
On average, students take out $31,770 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $202 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Baker graduates make an average of $55,482 annually.
Friends University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Kansas ranking.
Degree recipients from Friends University accumulate an average of $33,040 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Friends University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,438 during the early years of their career.
With a ranking of #9, Pittsburg State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.
Degree recipients from Pitt State accumulate an average of $21,816 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Pitt State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,688 during the early years of their career.
MidAmerica Nazarene University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Kansas ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,992 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $429, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from MNU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,657 during the early years of their career.
Benedictine College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Kansas ranking.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,853 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Benedictine College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,471 during the early year of their career.
Fort Hays State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list.
On average, students take out $28,036 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $165.After graduating from FHSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,454 during the early years of their career.
With a ranking of #13, Sterling College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.
During the early years of their career, Sterling College graduates make an average of $31,597 annually.
Washburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #14 on the list.
Degree recipients from Washburn University accumulate an average of $22,201 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $187, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Washburn University graduates make an average of $44,384 annually.
Southwestern College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Kansas ranking.
Degree recipients from SC accumulate an average of $27,267 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,694 during the early year of their career.
Ottawa University - Ottawa ranked #16 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Kansas list.
On average, students take out $31,724 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Ottawa graduates make an average of $48,260 annually.
With a ranking of #17, Ottawa University - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.
Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Kansas City accumulate an average of $31,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Ottawa University - Kansas City, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,843 during the early years of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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