Best Economics Schools in Kansas
Kansas has 2 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 84 recent graduates. Graduates in Kansas earn $42,724 on average within two years — 12% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
2
Schools in KS
$42,724
KS Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally
Economics Schools in Kansas, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public
$44,551
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,897
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 79.4%
#2
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Public
$40,896
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,144
Graduates: 58
Acceptance: 88.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Economics in Kansas?
Kansas State University ranks #1 for Economics in Kansas with median graduate earnings of $44,551 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in Kansas?
Economics graduates in Kansas earn an average of $42,724 within two years of graduation. This is 12% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Kansas?
Kansas State University is the most selective Economics program in Kansas with an acceptance rate of 79.4%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 83.8%.
Other Popular Majors in Kansas
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,137 Industrial Engineering $66,731 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,274 Architectural Engineering $65,557 Chemical Engineering $65,089 Computer Engineering $64,990 Civil Engineering $61,395 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $60,823
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.