Kansas Colleges & Universities


Attend a university or college in Kansas and prepare for your future.Whether you want to work in agriculture or avionics, Kansas schools can help you get your career started.

Kansas Colleges and Universities: From the Prairie to the Classroom and Beyond
Kansas may be known as the Wheat State and the Breadbasket of the World, but make no mistake, if a solid education is what you are in search of then you need to consider any one of the colleges or universities in Kansas.

Kansas Colleges Can Prepare You for the Career of Your Choice
Kansas' economy is driven by agriculture and manufacturing. According to the Kansas Statistical Abstract 2008, Kansas ranked first nationally in the production of milled wheat flour and second in wheat production in 2007. The state is also a leader in grain sorghum and beef production and ranks among the top 10 states in farm product exports. The export of airplanes and other aircraft, however, is the top revenue generator in Kansas. Oil production is also a factor in Kansas' dynamic economy, according to the Kansas Statistical Abstract from 2008.

Colleges in Kansas Train Students for Rewarding Careers
Kansas has many large metropolitan areas. Wichita is the largest city in the state with a mean annual wage estimate of $38,350 across occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kansas City, with over 145,000 residents, has the highest mean annual wage at $42,340, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. The highest paying jobs in the state are management, legal, architecture and engineering, computers, and healthcare.

According to the Kansas Statistical Abstract 2008, there are 29 universities and colleges, 19 community colleges, and 6 technical schools. Find which one is right for you!
Campus Programs

  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Wichita

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The Art Institutes

     Campus Locations: Overland Park

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • TechSkills

     Campus Locations: Lenexa

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • National American University Campus

     Campus Locations: Overland Park, Wichita

    Take the first step toward a rewarding new career at National American University. Career-focused program options include Business, Healthcare, Information Technology, Massage Therapy and more.

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  • TechSkills - Medical

     Campus Locations: Kansas City

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • Vatterott College

     Campus Locations: Wichita

    Advance your career with a certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree from Vatterott College. Our innovative, hands-on training helps you build the life you want.

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  • Baker University

     Campus Locations: Overland Park, Wichita

    Earn your degree while maintaining your life.  Take the first step toward a brighter future at Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Earn your Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s degree while you work, in as little as two to three years. Baker University offers small class sizes, outstanding faculty, and much more.

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