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2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Kansas

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$115,233 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 3rd in Kansas. In fact, 2,633 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Kansas Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the best school in Kansas for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburg State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Fort Hays State University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

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#4

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Washburn University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wichita State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 6,840
Minnesota 14,890
Iowa 2,966
Nebraska 1,908
North Dakota 976
South Dakota 1,022

One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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