2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Nursing Master'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Newman University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Kansas. Located in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Kansas City is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Saint Mary is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Leavenworth.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baker University is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Baker is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Baldwin City.
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MidAmerica Nazarene University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the large suburb of Olathe, MNU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Pittsburg State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Fort Hays State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.
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Wichita State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.
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Tabor College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Hillsboro, Tabor is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| 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 11 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).
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