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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas

11 Schools Ranked
$8,021 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
29 Total Awards
$8,280 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the most popular school in Kansas for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Lenexa, Kansas. It awarded 29 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Grantham University is $8,280. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

Grantham University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Grantham University Report

#2

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
28 Total Awards
$2,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 11 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson County Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. JCCC is located in Overland Park, Kansas and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $2,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,352. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at JCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Johnson County Community College Report

8 Total Awards
$3,300 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Kansas City Kansas Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Kansas. Kansas City Kansas Community College is located in Kansas City, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,300 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,510. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kansas City Kansas Community College. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Kansas City Kansas Community College Report

7 Total Awards
$5,963 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Kansas. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the small public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $5,963 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,875. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WSU Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Report

#5

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
5 Total Awards
$3,540 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hutchinson Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Hutchinson, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Kansas who attend Hutchinson Community College full time pay an average of $3,540 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,470. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Hutchinson Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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2 Total Awards
$33,840 Average Tuition & Fees

MidAmerica Nazarene University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas list. MNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Olathe, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,840 to cover tuition and fees at MNU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that MNU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

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1 Total Awards
$3,648 Average Tuition & Fees

Seward County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking. Liberal, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,648 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,832. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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1 Total Awards
$4,000 Average Tuition & Fees

Neosho County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking. This small public school is located in Chanute, Kansas, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,000 to cover tuition and fees at Neosho County Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Neosho County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Neosho County Community College Report

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
1 Total Awards
$10,420 Average Tuition & Fees

Kansas State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at K -State is $10,420. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,491.

One thing to take note of is that K -State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Kansas State University Report

#7

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, Kansas
1 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees

Cowley County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Arkansas City, Kansas, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cowley College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,190.

Cowley College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
$8,800 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Wichita State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Kansas who attend WSU full time pay an average of $8,800 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,165.

Some students may be able to take online classes at WSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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