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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Kansas

23 Colleges
$26,340 Avg Salary
$14,898 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

In 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities students earned 6,339 degrees and certificates from a Kansas school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Kansas

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

#1

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

Our 2023 rankings named Johnson County Community College the best school in Kansas for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. JCCC is a large public school located in the city of Overland Park.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at JCCC take out is $10,000.

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#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

The excellent programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Kansas. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at KU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $287, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Kansas list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fort Hays State University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at FHSU accumulate an average of around $27,149 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Wichita State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Kansas. WSU is a large public school located in the large city of Wichita.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $22,796 in student debt.

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Highland Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Highland Community College accumulate an average of around $11,728 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Barton County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Barton Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Great Bend.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Barton Community College accumulate an average of around $9,000 in student debt.

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#8

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS

With a ranking of #8, Cowley County Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Cowley College is a small public school located in the distant town of Arkansas City.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Cowley College take out $8,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #9 on the list. Pitt State is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pittsburg.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Pitt State accumulate an average of around $29,090 in student debt.

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Labette Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the remote town of Parsons, Labette Community College is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Labette Community College accumulate an average of around $8,000 in student debt.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 6,264
Iowa 5,966
South Dakota 222
Missouri 8,280
Nebraska 1,612
North Dakota 953

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

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