14 Finance and Financial Management Services Programs
| # | School | Net Price | Program Earnings | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
|
$13,046 | $45,128 | $9,578 | 52.6% | |
| 2 |
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
|
$13,776 | $41,789 | $9,322 | 51.4% | 94.9% |
| 3 |
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
|
$17,365 | $51,273 | $11,700 | 68.8% | 87.8% |
| 4 |
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
|
$18,289 | $52,107 | $15,340 | 50.0% | |
| 5 |
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
|
$17,883 | $46,087 | $10,942 | 70.5% | 95.1% |
| 6 |
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
|
$13,493 | $33,993 | $5,633 | 47.8% | 88.0% |
| 7 |
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
|
$18,889 | $38,721 | $8,008 | 57.6% | 86.2% |
| 8 |
Benedictine College
Atchison, Kansas
|
$27,477 | $46,087 | $34,800 | 65.1% | 98.8% |
| 9 |
Bethany College
Lindsborg, Kansas
|
$29,203 | $31,946 | 28.7% | 66.0% | |
| 10 |
Friends University
Wichita, Kansas
|
$25,752 | $32,748 | 61.5% | 63.3% | |
| 11 |
Newman University
Wichita, Kansas
|
$19,045 | $35,500 | 53.8% | 51.0% | |
| 12 |
McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas
|
$24,837 | $35,162 | 52.0% | 65.9% | |
| 13 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, Kansas
|
$28,083 | $35,300 | 28.7% | 78.2% | |
| 14 |
Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas
|
$27,310 | $38,480 | 33.5% | 70.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What explains the $15,757 cost difference between Fort Hays State and Rasmussen University?
Fort Hays State operates as a public university with in-state tuition of just $5,633, while Rasmussen functions as a private for-profit institution charging $15,340. Public funding allows Fort Hays to offer significantly lower costs, though Rasmussen graduates earn $18,114 more annually.
How do graduation rates vary between the most and least expensive programs?
Kansas State University, costing $17,883 net, achieves a 70.50% graduation rate compared to Bethany College at $29,203 with only 28.70%. The data shows no clear correlation between higher costs and better completion rates across Kansas finance programs.
Does the University of Kansas justify its $17,365 cost with better outcomes?
KU graduates earn $51,273 annually and maintain a 68.80% graduation rate, ranking second in earnings among all Kansas programs. The school also carries the lowest debt burden at $20,218, making it competitive despite higher upfront costs.
Where do Kansas finance graduates find the best debt-to-earnings ratios?
Fort Hays State offers the most favorable ratio with $15,000 in debt against $33,993 earnings, followed closely by the University of Kansas at $20,218 debt with $51,273 earnings. These public universities provide better financial positioning than most private alternatives.
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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.