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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas

8 Schools Ranked
$43,083 Average Earnings
$24,672 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Kansas

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#1

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
$45,255 Average Earnings
$23,965 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Kansas State University to be the best school for computer science students in Kansas.

On average, students take out $23,965 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $273 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, K -State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,255 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
$49,694 Average Earnings
$27,267 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas list.

Degree recipients from SC accumulate an average of $27,267 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,694 during the early year of their career.

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#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
$50,693 Average Earnings
$23,985 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,985 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $365 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, KU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,693 during the early year of their career.

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$43,454 Average Earnings
$28,036 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas list.

Degree recipients from FHSU accumulate an average of $28,036 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $165. Once they receive their degree, FHSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,454 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
$42,711 Average Earnings
$16,311 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johnson County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,311 in student loans.After graduating from JCCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,711 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
$55,745 Average Earnings
$28,781 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Grantham University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $28,781 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Grantham University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,745 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
$40,991 Average Earnings
$22,476 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Emporia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $22,476 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $162 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ESU graduates make an average of $40,991 annually.

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#8

Butler Community College

El Dorado, Kansas
$30,089 Average Earnings
$18,822 Avg Student Debt

Butler Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas list.

On average, students take out $18,822 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Butler CC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,089 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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