Kansas Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
This guide to teaching schools in Kansas is designed to provide key information to aspiring teachers looking for the best program for their needs. There are many teacher preparation programs in the state that prepare students to become teachers or advance in a current educator career. On this page, we have lists of top-rated teaching programs, a table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs, and student reviews. Whether you are a first-time student or looking to change careers, this guide should help you find the best program that suits your individual career goals.
Quick Facts
- There are 37 colleges and universities with teacher degree programs in Kansas.1
- 13 colleges and universities offer an associate’s degree in education.*1
- 27 colleges and universities offer a bachelor’s degree in education.*1
- 18 colleges and universities offer a master’s or advanced degree in education.*1
- No schools ranked in Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2019.2
- No schools ranked in Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Education Majors 2020.3
- 2 schools ranked in US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2019.4
- 9 schools ranked in US News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2019.5
- 22 not-for-profit teacher programs are accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP.
*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with teacher degree programs.
Top-Ranked Schools with Education Programs in Kansas
US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2019
- University of Kansas (#18 tie)
- Kansas State University (#118 tie)
US News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2019
- Pittsburg State University (#25 tie)
- University of Kansas (#34 tie)
- Kansas State University (#46 tie)
- Fort Hays State University (#54 tie)
- Friends University (#115 tie)
- Newman University (#154 tie)
- Southwestern College (#159 tie)
- Wichita State University (#169 tie)
- Baker University (#180 tie)
School Programs for Becoming a Teacher in Kansas
Comparison of Teacher Preparation Programs
We have designed the following table to help you compare teacher preparation programs in Kansas according to various factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Kansas State Department of Education for the preparation of teachers. Completing a state-approved teacher preparation program is an important step towards earning licensure.
While accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is not a requirement for licensure, it is included in the following table as CAEP provides a highly-regarded accreditation that is accepted in many states. Read more about the CAEP, NCATE, and TEAC accrediting bodies. We have also included rankings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a research and policy group that scores teacher preparation programs at the national level using key standards chosen to measure students’ preparation for success in teaching. For further information on the NCTQ’s program rankings, please see the notes below the table.
You will also find data on teacher preparation program enrollment, completion, and licensing exam pass rates by institution for the 2017-2018 academic year in this table. These data points are collected from annual US Department of Education records under Title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which provides for reporting that holds institutions and state departments of education accountable for increasing academic achievement through improvements in teacher quality.
Programs that are not ranked, or for which data is not available, in a given category are denoted as “-“.
State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?6 | NCTQ Undergrad Elementary Prog. % (2016)**7 | NCTQ Undergrad Secondary Prog. % (2017)**7 | Teacher Prep Prog. Enrollment8 | Teacher Prep Prog. Completers8 | Licensing Exams Pass Rate8 | Net Price***1 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baker University | Yes | — | 49% | 83 | 24 | 95% | $22,393 |
Barclay College | No | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | $16,047 |
Benedictine College | Yes | 41% | 83% | 97 | 50 | 96% | $24,766 |
Bethany College | Yes | 15% | 57% | 48 | 17 | 77% | $23,856 |
Bethel College | Yes | — | — | 16 | 14 | 100% | $21,519 |
Central Christian College | No | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | $8,986 |
Donnelly College | No | — | — | — | 5 | — | $12,029 |
Emporia State University | Yes | — | 69% | 992 | 190 | 100% | $14,013 |
Fort Hays State University | Yes | 34% | 71% | 385 | 271 | 93% | $12,196 |
Friends University | Yes | — | — | 41 | 18 | 95% | $21,304 |
Haskell Indian Nations University | Yes | 13% | — | 11 | 6 | — | $3,434 |
Kansas State University | Yes | 60% | 64% | 949 | 335 | 96% | $17,465 |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Yes | — | — | 26 | 13 | 100% | $25,631 |
McPherson College | Yes | — | — | 33 | 11 | — | $21,954 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Yes | 43% | 57% | 56 | 19 | 95% | $19,803 |
Newman University | Yes | 29% | 76% | 80 | 56 | 98% | $14,663 |
Ottawa University | Yes | 17% | — | 114 | 35 | 100% | $23,661 |
Pittsburg State University | Yes | 38% | 64% | 713 | 162 | 95% | $13,841 |
Southwestern College | Yes | 32% | — | 40 | 27 | 100% | $22,279 |
Sterling College | Yes | 25% | 61% | 62 | 22 | 95% | $20,147 |
Tabor College | Yes | — | — | 60 | 23 | 100% | $23,815 |
University of Kansas | Yes | 96% | — | 418 | 207 | 95% | $18,365 |
University of Saint Mary | Yes | 15% | 52% | 49 | 28 | 93% | $20,839 |
Washburn University | Yes | 32% | — | 175 | 61 | 96% | $13,170 |
Wichita State University | Yes | 82% | — | 348 | 200 | 92% | $13,541 |
*The NCTQ rated undergraduate elementary teaching programs in 2016 and undergraduate secondary teaching programs in 2017 by national percentile based on their overall scores on the NCTQ’s standards for teacher education. Schools that do not provide data on all key standards or that fall below the top 50% of schools nationally are not included by the NCTQ in their ratings. Visit the NCTQ website for more information on its standards and methodologies.
**Net price is per year for undergraduate tuition as calculated by the National Center for Education Statistics based on the cost of attendance (tuition, books, room and board, and related expenses) for students who qualify for in-state tuition and fees, less the average financial aid award (including grants and scholarships).
Profiles of Well-Known Schools
Wichita State University: Wichita State University’s College of Education serves both undergrads and graduate students in attaining their educational goals. The school has several departments including Counseling, Educational and School Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Human Performance Studies, and Sport Management. The school is located in the largest urban center in the entire state, which means students have access to plenty of hands-on experiences that will assist them in learning about their major and future career. The Wichita State faculty believe in combining curriculum and theory with real-world didactic experiences that go far beyond surface learning. The School offers majors in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Counseling Psychology, Special Education and much more. Students at the graduate level should contact the specific department to inquire about graduate admissions policies and requirements.
Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Kansas
Baker University
618 Eighth St
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
(800) 873-4282
www.bakeru.edu
Benedictine College
1020 N 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002-1499
(913) 367-5340
www.benedictine.edu
Bethany College-Lindsborg
335 E Swensson St
Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897
(785) 227-3311
www.bethanylb.edu
Butler Community College*
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042-3280
(316) 321-2222
www.butlercc.edu
Cloud County Community College*
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901-1002
(785) 243-1435
www.cloud.edu
Emporia State University
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
(620) 341-1200
https://www.emporia.edu/


Fort Hays State University
600 Park St #1
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 628-4000
https://www.fhsu.edu/

Fort Scott Community College*
2108 S Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-2700
www.fortscott.edu
Friends University
2100 W University Ave
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 295-5000
Highland Community College*
606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035-4165
(785) 442-6000
Johnson County Community College*
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
(913) 469-8500
Kansas State University
Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-6250
www.k-state.edu
Labette Community College*
200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357-4201
(620) 421-6700
www.labette.edu
MidAmerica Nazarene University
2030 E College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
(913) 782-3750
www.mnu.edu
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 231-7000
https://www.pittstate.edu/

Seward County Community College and Area Technical School*
1801 N Kansas Ave
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
www.sccc.edu
Southwestern College
100 College St
Winfield, KS 67156-6224
(620) 229-6000
www.sckans.edu
Sterling College
125 W Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2173
www.sterling.edu
Tabor College
400 S Jefferson
Hillsboro, KS 67063-1799
(620) 947-3121
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-2700
https://www.ku.edu/

Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621-0001
(785) 670-1010
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
(316) 978-3456
https://www.wichita.edu/

An asterisk (*) denotes a two-year or certificate program in education. While a two-year degree will not qualify graduates for teacher certification, it can be a good starting point for a teaching career. To learn more about what you can do with this degree, see our guide to associate’s degrees in education.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-best-college-values-college-finder/index.php#Tile
3. The Princeton Review. The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2019.
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
5. US News & World Report Best Online Graduate Education Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings
6. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
7. National Council on Teacher Quality Teacher Preparation Program Review: https://www.nctq.org/review/home
8. US Department of Education 2018 Title II Reports: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx