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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas

16 Schools Ranked
$4,795 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,514 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Kansas to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas

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$7,692 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,470 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named North Central Kansas Technical College the best school in Kansas for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

North Central Kansas Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,692. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,470 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at North Central Kansas Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, Kansas
$7,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,586 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Flint Hills Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,032 to cover tuition and fees at Flint Hills Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,586 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Flint Hills Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Donnelly College

Kansas City, Kansas
$8,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,557 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Donnelly College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

If you want to attend Donnelly College, expect to pay an average of $8,830 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,557 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Donnelly College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.

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$3,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,500 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas list.

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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,510. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,500 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Kansas City Kansas Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Cloud County Community College

Concordia, Kansas
$3,480 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Cloud County Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cloud County Community College is $3,480. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,570.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cloud County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
$2,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,810 Avg Student Debt

Johnson County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at JCCC is $2,688. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,352. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from JCCC accumulate an average of $16,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at JCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, Kansas
$7,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,535 Avg Student Debt

Manhattan Area Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,650 to cover tuition and fees at MATC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MATC accumulate an average of $12,535 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MATC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 19% took at least some of their classes online.

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$4,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,677 Avg Student Debt

Neosho County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,677 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Neosho County Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$5,963 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,553 Avg Student Debt

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $5,963 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,875. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WSU Tech accumulate an average of $14,553 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

WSU Tech 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
$3,540 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,190 Avg Student Debt

Hutchinson Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,540 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hutchinson Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,470. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,190 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Hutchinson Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$3,648 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,452 Avg Student Debt

Seward County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,648 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,832. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,452 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Butler Community College

El Dorado, Kansas
$4,176 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,484 Avg Student Debt

Butler Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Butler CC is $4,176. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,976. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,484 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Butler CC. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Colby Community College

Colby, Kansas
$4,013 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,242 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Colby Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colby Community College is $4,013. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,553. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,242 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colby Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, Kansas
$3,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,906 Avg Student Debt

Barton County Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas ranking.

Students from Kansas who attend Barton Community College full time pay an average of $3,776 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,544. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Barton Community College accumulate an average of $14,906 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Barton Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Garden City Community College

Garden City, Kansas
$3,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,974 Avg Student Debt

Garden City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,450 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Garden City Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,020. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,974 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Garden City Community College. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Labette Community College

Parsons, Kansas
$3,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Labette Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Kansas list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Labette Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,288.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Labette Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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