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#31 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
27 Colleges
10,471 Yearly Graduations
$37,030 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 10,471 students received a graduate degree in Kansas, making it rank #31 in the nation in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for the state is $9,258, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $12,025. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
2,749 Yearly Degrees
$11,045 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

KU handed out 2,749 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Kansas

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,989 $23,951
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,056 $1,056
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $416 $998

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
1,686 Yearly Degrees
$11,225 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, K -State ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 1,686 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kansas State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,294 $23,018
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $931 $931
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $429 $959

#3

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
1,125 Yearly Degrees
$8,532 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, ESU ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 1,125 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Emporia State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,547 $16,368
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,985 $1,985
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $273 $682

#4

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
1,061 Yearly Degrees
$7,252 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WSU ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 1,061 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wichita State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,544 $13,615
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,708 $1,708
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $308 $756

Public Public vs. Private
978 Yearly Degrees
$4,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Fort Hays State University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 978 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fort Hays State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,726 $10,602
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $774 $774
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $207 $589

#6

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
657 Yearly Degrees
$8,728 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Pitt State handed out 657 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pittsburg State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,820 $17,652
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,908 $1,908
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $284 $736

#7

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
437 Yearly Degrees
$4,800 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Grantham University handed out 437 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Grantham University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,200 $4,200
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $350 $350

#8

Baker University

Baldwin City, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
327 Yearly Degrees
$12,246 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Baker handed out 327 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Baker University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,466 $11,466
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $780 $780
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $637 $637

#9

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
Public Public vs. Private
319 Yearly Degrees
$9,636 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Washburn University ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 319 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Washburn University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,526 $19,206
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $428 $868

#10

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
225 Yearly Degrees
$11,988 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Friends University handed out 225 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Friends University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,448 $11,448
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $636 $636

#11

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
173 Yearly Degrees
$11,160 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Saint Mary was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 173 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Saint Mary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,160 $11,160
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $620 $620

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
151 Yearly Degrees
$13,024 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MidAmerica Nazarene University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 151 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for MidAmerica Nazarene University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,404 $12,404
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $620 $620
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $582 $582

#13

Newman University

Wichita, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
150 Yearly Degrees
$8,484 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Newman University was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 150 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Newman University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,920 $7,920
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $564 $564
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $440 $440

#14

Cleveland University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
121 Yearly Degrees
$11,785 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Cleveland handed out 121 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Cleveland University - Kansas City

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,785 $11,785
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#15

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
69 Yearly Degrees
$12,768 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, SC handed out 69 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southwestern College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,528 $12,528
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $240 $240
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $696 $696

#15

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
69 Yearly Degrees
$10,968 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Ottawa University - Kansas City handed out 69 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ottawa University - Kansas City

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,328 $10,328
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $640 $640
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#17

Benedictine College

Atchison, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
35 Yearly Degrees
$6,540 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Benedictine College handed out 35 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Benedictine College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,000 $6,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,000 $1,000

#18

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
29 Yearly Degrees

In 2021, Kansas Wesleyan University handed out 29 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category.

#19

Tabor College

Hillsboro, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
25 Yearly Degrees
$11,670 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Tabor College was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 25 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tabor College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,670 $11,670
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

#19

Ottawa University - Online

Ottawa, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
25 Yearly Degrees
$11,893 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Ottawa University - Online handed out 25 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ottawa University - Online

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,253 $11,253
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $640 $640
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#21

Ottawa University - Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
18 Yearly Degrees
$12,753 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Ottawa handed out 18 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ottawa University - Ottawa

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,338 $12,338
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $415 $415
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $649 $649

#21

Saint Paul School of Theology

Leawood, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
18 Yearly Degrees
$12,666 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Saint Paul School of Theology was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 18 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Paul School of Theology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,466 $11,466
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $637 $637

#23

Barclay College

Haviland, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
16 Yearly Degrees
$7,710 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Barclay College was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 16 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Barclay College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,110 $7,110
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $395 $395

#24

Sterling College

Sterling, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$15,197 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Sterling College ranked #24 in terms of popularity with 4 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sterling College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,107 $14,107
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,090 $1,090
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $495 $495

#25

McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2 Yearly Degrees
$4,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 27 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, McPherson College ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 2 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for McPherson College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,500 $4,500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $375 $375

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