Campus & online schools
Nursing Schools in Kansas: Campus & Online Programs (2026)
9 nursing schools have campuses in Kansas, plus accredited online programs open to residents. Compare programs accepting applications below.
- Campus schools
- 9
- Located in Kansas
- Online schools
- 44
- Enroll residents
- Average RN salary
- $79,430
- BLS
Programs accepting applications
Kansas programs accepting applications
Programs currently enrolling Kansas residents. Our own ranking of Kansas schools follows below.
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Kansas has 9 campus-based nursing schools plus 44 accredited online programs open to residents (2026). Registered nurses in Kansas earn about $79,430/year (BLS). Verify each program's ACEN or CCNE accreditation before enrolling.
Key takeaways — nursing schools in Kansas
- Kansas has 9 campus-based nursing schools and 44 accredited online programs available to residents.
- Registered nurses in Kansas earn an average of $79,430 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- Verify each program's ACEN or CCNE accreditation before enrolling — it is the baseline for federal financial aid, NCLEX eligibility, and graduate nursing study.
- Online pre-licensure programs must hold Kansas Board of Nursing approval and arrange in-state clinical placements — verify both before enrolling.
Campus-Based Nursing Schools in Kansas
Accredited nursing schools with a campus in Kansas. Outcome data is added as state boards publish it.
| School | NCLEX Pass Rate | Acceptance Rate | Accreditation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| Barton Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Fort Hays State University | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| Hutchinson Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Johnson County Community College | N/A | — | ACEN | View School |
| Pittsburg State University | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| University of Kansas School of Nursing | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| Washburn University | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
| Wichita State University | N/A | — | CCNE | View School |
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Online Nursing Programs Available to Kansas Residents
These accredited schools are based outside Kansas but enroll Kansas residents online. Confirm clinical-placement and Kansas Board of Nursing approval before enrolling in any pre-licensure RN program.
How We Evaluate Nursing Schools in Kansas
We separate schools with a physical campus in Kansas from accredited online programs that enroll Kansas residents, because the two answer different questions — one is about studying locally, the other about studying from Kansas. Within each group we weight NCLEX first-time pass rate most heavily; it is the strongest available predictor of how well a program prepares graduates for licensure.
Accreditation is non-negotiable: we only include schools accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or regionally accredited programs with state board approval. We also consider acceptance rate (program selectivity), program variety across degree levels (LPN through doctoral), and value relative to regional salary expectations. Where a school has not yet reported outcome data, we show it without inventing a number.
What to Look for in a Kansas Nursing School
The most important factor is NCLEX pass rate. The national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for U.S.-educated candidates was 86.7% in 2025 (NCSBN), down from 91.2% in 2024. Programs consistently above 90% have demonstrated they effectively prepare students for licensure. Ask schools for their three-year average pass rate — a single good year can be an anomaly.
Accreditation matters for several reasons beyond quality assurance. CCNE- or ACEN-accredited programs make you eligible for federal financial aid, qualify you for military service, and meet the requirements for most graduate nursing programs if you plan to advance your career later.
Consider clinical placement. Hospitals in Kansas often have affiliation agreements with specific nursing schools, giving graduates an inside track to jobs. If you are considering an online program based outside Kansas, confirm that it arranges clinical placements within Kansas and is approved by the Kansas Board of Nursing for pre-licensure study.
Nursing Career Outlook in Kansas
Registered nurses in Kansas earn an average of $79,430 annually. The BLS projects nursing employment to grow 6% nationally through 2032 — faster than the average for all occupations — driven by an aging population and expanded access to healthcare. Kansas is expected to see strong demand in hospitals, outpatient care centers, and home health settings.
BSN-prepared nurses command higher salaries and have access to broader roles. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that 80% of nursing positions now prefer or require a BSN. If you currently hold an ADN, many schools serving Kansasoffer flexible RN-to-BSN completion programs you can complete while working.