14 Finance and Financial Management Services Programs
| # | School | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
|
$13,046 | $9,578 | 52.6% | |
| 2 |
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
|
$13,493 | $5,633 | 47.8% | 88.0% |
| 3 |
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
|
$13,776 | $9,322 | 51.4% | 94.9% |
| 4 |
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
|
$17,365 | $11,700 | 68.8% | 87.8% |
| 5 |
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
|
$17,883 | $10,942 | 70.5% | 95.1% |
| 6 |
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
|
$18,289 | $15,340 | 50.0% | |
| 7 |
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
|
$18,889 | $8,008 | 57.6% | 86.2% |
| 8 |
Newman University
Wichita, Kansas
|
$19,045 | $35,500 | 53.8% | 51.0% |
| 9 |
McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas
|
$24,837 | $35,162 | 52.0% | 65.9% |
| 10 |
Friends University
Wichita, Kansas
|
$25,752 | $32,748 | 61.5% | 63.3% |
| 11 |
Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas
|
$27,310 | $38,480 | 33.5% | 70.2% |
| 12 |
Benedictine College
Atchison, Kansas
|
$27,477 | $34,800 | 65.1% | 98.8% |
| 13 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, Kansas
|
$28,083 | $35,300 | 28.7% | 78.2% |
| 14 |
Bethany College
Lindsborg, Kansas
|
$29,203 | $31,946 | 28.7% | 66.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What explains the $16,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?
Public universities like Washburn ($13,046) and Fort Hays State ($13,493) benefit from state funding, while private colleges like Bethany College ($29,203) rely on tuition revenue. The 14 Kansas finance programs span from $13,046 to $29,203 in net costs.
How do graduation rates vary among Kansas finance programs?
Kansas State University leads with a 70.5% graduation rate, followed closely by University of Kansas at 68.8%. Several private colleges show concerning completion rates, with Ottawa University and Bethany College both at just 28.7%.
Is earning potential worth the higher costs at expensive programs?
University of Kansas justifies its $17,365 cost with $51,273 graduate earnings, while Rasmussen University produces the highest earners at $52,107 despite moderate costs. Fort Hays State graduates earn $33,993 but pay only $13,493 for their education.
Does Kansas offer advantages for finance students beyond low tuition?
The Kansas Promise Act covers community college tuition for qualifying students, creating transfer pathways to four-year programs. Major employers like Spirit AeroSystems and agricultural cooperatives provide internships and entry-level positions for finance graduates.
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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.