Best colleges for accounting in Kansas

    University of Kansas ranks first in Kansas for accounting value (#115 nationally, value score 61.9): graduates earn $84,736 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $20,004 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 7 Kansas colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best accounting colleges in Kansas

    University of Kansas ranks first in Kansas for accounting value (#115 nationally, value score 61.9): graduates earn $84,736 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $20,004 a year. 7 Kansas colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $66,900 and the average net price is $14,364 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 7 Kansas colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $66,900 and the average net price is $14,364 a year.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Wichita State University: $10,307 a year.
    Median earnings
    $66,900
    National: $76,108
    Median net price
    $14,364
    National: $17,285
    Median federal debt
    $20,000
    accounting graduates
    Public colleges
    7 of 7
    in this list

    7 colleges

    The Kansas ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Kansas 1

      University of Kansas

      Lawrence, KS · Public · #115 nationally

      61.9Value
      Earnings
      $84,736
      Net price
      $20,004
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      70%
    2. Rank in Kansas 2

      Kansas State University

      Manhattan, KS · Public · #151 nationally

      57.4Value
      Earnings
      $79,008
      Net price
      $18,210
      Federal debt
      $19,500
      Graduation rate
      71%
    3. Rank in Kansas 3

      Wichita State University

      Wichita, KS · Public · #245 nationally

      44.4Value
      Earnings
      $69,696
      Net price
      $10,307
      Federal debt
      $20,500
      Graduation rate
      52%
    4. Rank in Kansas 4

      Pittsburg State University

      Pittsburg, KS · Public · #286 nationally

      40.3Value
      Earnings
      $66,851
      Net price
      $14,291
      Federal debt
      $16,750
      Graduation rate
      48%
    5. Rank in Kansas 5

      Washburn University

      Topeka, KS · Public · #292 nationally

      39.3Value
      Earnings
      $66,900
      Net price
      $11,023
      Federal debt
      $21,450
      Graduation rate
      52%
    6. Rank in Kansas 6

      Emporia State University

      Emporia, KS · Public · #308 nationally

      37.6Value
      Earnings
      $65,271
      Net price
      $14,364
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      57%
    7. Rank in Kansas 7

      Fort Hays State University

      Hays, KS · Public · #372 nationally

      25.8Value
      Earnings
      $63,148
      Net price
      $16,333
      Federal debt
      $22,850
      Graduation rate
      53%

    Method: the same value score as the national accounting ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about accounting colleges in Kansas

    What are the best colleges for accounting in Kansas?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Kansas colleges for accounting are University of Kansas (value score 61.9), Kansas State University (value score 57.4) and Wichita State University (value score 44.4). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Kansas college has the highest earnings for accounting graduates?

    University of Kansas: its accounting graduates have median earnings of $84,736 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable accounting college in Kansas on this list?

    Wichita State University has the lowest average net price of the ranked Kansas colleges, $10,307 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Kansas colleges are ranked for accounting?

    7 Kansas colleges have a accounting bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Kansas.