Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Kansas

18 schools compared · Average earnings $27,301/yr

18 Kansas schools offer Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings in Kansas are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.

Schools in KS
18
Avg Grad Earnings
$27,301/yr
-1% vs. national avg
Avg Score
45/100
Top KS Cities
3
with programs

Liberal Arts & Humanities Training in Kansas: What You Need to Know

Local program supply

Kansas has 18 schools offering Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, concentrated in 3 cities including {'city': 'Topeka', 'city_slug': 'topeka', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 39468.0}, {'city': 'Wichita', 'city_slug': 'wichita', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 30331.0}, {'city': 'Overland Park', 'city_slug': 'overland-park', 'count': 1, 'avg_earn': 29855.0}. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.

Earnings vs. national

Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates in Kansas earn approximately $27,301/year on average, which is -1% below the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Kansas-specific licensing

Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Kansas-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.

How Kansas compares

Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs in Kansas is 45/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs in Kansas

All 18 Kansas schools offering Liberal Arts & Humanities, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
55 $35,955/yr 65.9x
2 Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
56 $29,855/yr 95.6x
3 Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
49 $29,761/yr 52.9x
4 Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
49 $28,357/yr 59.7x
5 Washburn University
Topeka, KS
46 $39,468/yr 19.6x
6 Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS
48 $27,303/yr 57.8x
7 Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
48 $26,151/yr 63.5x
8 Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
46 $26,110/yr 53.6x
9 Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
47 $25,863/yr 59.2x
10 Allen County Community College
Iola, KS
45 $25,323/yr 49.0x
11 Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
44 $25,966/yr 44.5x
12 Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
42 $27,437/yr 35.3x
13 Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
43 $21,686/yr 63.8x
14 Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
41 $30,331/yr 22.2x
15 Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
41 $22,095/yr 43.2x
16 Independence Community College
Independence, KS
39 $23,620/yr 36.1x
17 Colby Community College
Colby, KS
37 $23,240/yr 27.7x
18 Highland Community College
Highland, KS
36 $22,909/yr 26.8x

Where Liberal Arts & Humanities Programs Cluster in Kansas

Cities with the most Liberal Arts & Humanities programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.

City Schools Avg Earnings
Topeka, KS 1 $39,468/yr
Wichita, KS 1 $30,331/yr
Overland Park, KS 1 $29,855/yr

Compare Liberal Arts & Humanities in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how Kansas compares to others with strong Liberal Arts & Humanities offerings.

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →