Ranking
Best Fine and Studio Arts Colleges in Kansas 2026
Wichita State University leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 9.76 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 19 colleges here by earnings against net price.
19 Kansas colleges offering Fine and Studio Arts, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 19
- Cheapest net price
- $12,569
- Top earnings 10y
- $63,855
- Public / Private
- 8 / 11
Wichita State University
B- ROI score
- 9.76
- Net price
- $13,194
- Earnings 10y
- $51,532
- Acceptance
- 94%
Fort Hays State University
B- ROI score
- 9.73
- Net price
- $12,569
- Earnings 10y
- $48,928
- Acceptance
- 90.3%
University of Kansas
B- ROI score
- 8.58
- Net price
- $18,059
- Earnings 10y
- $61,945
- Acceptance
- 93.5%
Washburn University
B- ROI score
- 8.14
- Net price
- $15,280
- Earnings 10y
- $49,774
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Pittsburg State University
B- ROI score
- 8.01
- Net price
- $15,784
- Earnings 10y
- $50,579
- Acceptance
- 89.4%
Kansas State University
C- ROI score
- 7.38
- Net price
- $19,406
- Earnings 10y
- $57,262
- Acceptance
- 81.7%
Emporia State University
C- ROI score
- 7.32
- Net price
- $16,261
- Earnings 10y
- $47,601
- Acceptance
- 97.7%
Newman University
C- ROI score
- 6.89
- Net price
- $19,971
- Earnings 10y
- $55,041
- Acceptance
- 74%
University of Saint Mary
C- ROI score
- 6.60
- Net price
- $22,519
- Earnings 10y
- $59,483
- Acceptance
- 86.6%
Butler Community College
C- ROI score
- 6.55
- Net price
- $15,724
- Earnings 10y
- $41,206
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Baker University
C- ROI score
- 6.31
- Net price
- $25,301
- Earnings 10y
- $63,855
- Acceptance
- 94.2%
Kansas Wesleyan University
C- ROI score
- 5.64
- Net price
- $22,671
- Earnings 10y
- $51,152
- Acceptance
- 71.9%
Sterling College
D- ROI score
- 5.12
- Net price
- $22,371
- Earnings 10y
- $45,846
- Acceptance
- 48.2%
Ottawa University-Ottawa
D- ROI score
- 4.97
- Net price
- $27,963
- Earnings 10y
- $55,552
- Acceptance
- 83%
McPherson College
D- ROI score
- 4.92
- Net price
- $26,441
- Earnings 10y
- $52,084
- Acceptance
- 76.8%
Benedictine College
D- ROI score
- 4.77
- Net price
- $27,891
- Earnings 10y
- $53,175
- Acceptance
- 98.1%
Friends University
D- ROI score
- 4.70
- Net price
- $27,715
- Earnings 10y
- $52,113
- Acceptance
- 55.2%
Bethany College
D- ROI score
- 4.49
- Net price
- $27,686
- Earnings 10y
- $49,694
- Acceptance
- 56%
Bethel College-North Newton
D- ROI score
- 3.79
- Net price
- $32,917
- Earnings 10y
- $49,898
- Acceptance
- 93.5%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Kansas schools with positive Fine and Studio Arts program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.51 (8 public, 11 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Wichita State University in Wichita, KS tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Kansas colleges are in this list?
19 Kansas colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.