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Cheapest Journalism Colleges in Kansas

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Public universities dominate Kansas journalism education, with four state schools offering net costs between $13,776 and $17,883. Wichita State University leads affordability at $13,776 net cost while maintaining a 94.85% acceptance rate. The state's aerospace manufacturing sector and agricultural economy create opportunities for specialized business and technical journalism, particularly around companies like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation that drive much of the regional economy.
8
Programs
$13,776 – $27,477
Net Price Range
$32,016
Avg. Program Earnings
50.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Journalism Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,776 $9,322 51.4% 94.9%
2 $15,702 $7,356 54.3% 95.7%
3 $17,365 $11,700 68.8% 87.8%
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 $27,477 $34,800 65.1% 98.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost gap between public and private journalism programs in Kansas?

Public universities like Wichita State ($13,776) and Emporia State ($15,702) cost roughly half what private schools charge, with Southwestern College reaching $27,310. Private colleges typically offer smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, but Kansas public universities provide solid journalism training at significantly lower net costs.

How do graduation rates compare across Kansas journalism programs?

Kansas State University leads with a 70.5% graduation rate, followed closely by University of Kansas at 68.8%. Private colleges show much lower completion rates, with Sterling College at just 29% and Tabor College at 32.9%, despite their higher costs.

Where do University of Kansas journalism graduates typically earn after graduation?

University of Kansas journalism graduates earn an average of $37,808 annually, the highest among Kansas programs with available data. This compares to $32,467 for Kansas State graduates and $25,774 for Benedictine College alumni, reflecting the program's stronger industry connections.

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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.