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Kansas small business education costs reveal a striking $17,000 gap between Central Christian College's $12,473 net price and MidAmerica Nazarene's $29,520 price tag. This range matters in a state where 97% of businesses employ fewer than 100 people and agriculture drives much entrepreneurial activity. Kansas State University graduates earn $41,205 within years of graduation while maintaining a 70.5% completion rate. The state's aerospace sector, anchored by Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, creates opportunities for aviation-focused startups and supplier businesses.
8
Programs
$12,473 – $29,520
Net Price Range
$37,599
Avg. Program Earnings
42.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,473 $21,000 23.0%
2 $13,046 $9,578 52.6%
3 $13,776 $9,322 51.4% 94.9%
4 $17,883 $10,942 70.5% 95.1%
5 $19,868 $35,050 32.9% 52.7%
6 $22,403 $32,200 29.0% 61.1%
7 $27,310 $38,480 33.5% 70.2%
8 $29,520 $36,120 46.2% 66.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost differences between Kansas business programs?

Public universities like Washburn ($13,046) and Wichita State ($13,776) cost roughly half of private colleges such as Southwestern College ($27,310). Private schools often provide smaller class sizes and specialized mentoring, while public institutions offer broader networking through larger alumni bases.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable programs?

Kansas State leads with a 70.5% graduation rate despite moderate costs at $17,883 net price. Most private colleges hover around 30% completion rates, while public universities like Washburn achieve 52.6% graduation rates at significantly lower costs.

Does program cost correlate with post-graduation earnings in Kansas?

Not necessarily. Wichita State graduates earning $33,993 paid only $13,776 net price, while Kansas State graduates earn $41,205 after paying $17,883. The $7,212 earnings difference suggests Kansas State's higher investment pays dividends in the job market.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.