Kansas · Education

Best colleges for Education in Kansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Fort Hays State University, Highland Community College and Kansas State University award the most Education degrees and certificates in Kansas: 170, 42 and 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Kansas colleges offer Education and award 305 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 13.01
States & territories
56
with a program page
Degrees / yr
305
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,730
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$74,660
BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Education in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
—17048%——
2Highland Community College
Highland Public
—4239%——
3Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
—3071%——
4Tabor College
Hillsboro Private not-for-profit
—2634%$20,022—
5Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
—1958%$21,404—
6Benedictine College
Atchison Private not-for-profit
—1062%$24,826—
7University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth Private not-for-profit
—548%$22,730—
8Emporia State University
Emporia Public
—356%——

Colleges awarding the most Education degrees in Kansas

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
170Not reported
2Highland Community College
Highland Public
42Not reported
3Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
30Not reported
4Tabor College
Hillsboro Private not-for-profit
26Not reported
5Baker University
Baldwin City Private not-for-profit
19Not reported
6Benedictine College
Atchison Private not-for-profit
10Not reported
7University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
8Emporia State University
Emporia Public
3Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,090
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

What Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
590
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$74,660
median $63,010
Best-paying metro
$71,330
Wichita, KS

Related careers

Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$74,660 avg · 590 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Education programs in Kansas.

Which Kansas colleges award the most Education degrees?+

Fort Hays State University (170 graduates a year), Highland Community College (42 graduates a year) and Kansas State University (30 graduates a year) award the most Education degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Kansas colleges offer Education.

How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Kansas is $74,660 (median $63,010), across about 590 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Education program?+

The Education program, specifically in General Education, focuses on the transmission of knowledge and skills while fostering character development. This program is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, learning strategies, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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