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RN programs in Kansas

10 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these RN programs, and Kansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2

In Kansas, 4 of the 10 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 10 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 7 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 2 programs) and LPN to RN bridge (associate degree, 1 program).

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How much do RN programs cost in Kansas?

Two-year degrees (8 programs)
$9,227 to $25,377most of them
Bachelor's degrees (2 programs)
$42,500 to $70,575all 2 with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kansas may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Kansas?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 RN programs in Kansas approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Rasmussen University

    Topeka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rasmussen University, TopekaRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,100
    Price if you pay yourself$70,575
    More details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Rasmussen University
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,526
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $10
    Students counted
    133
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $70,575

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nurse

    WSU Tech

    Wichita

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    WSU Tech, WichitaRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,894
    Program website, Registered Nurse at WSU Tech
    More details about Registered Nurse at WSU Tech
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,255
    Students counted
    62
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,894
    Program website, Registered Nurse at WSU Tech

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing

    Manhattan Area Technical College

    Manhattan

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Manhattan Area Technical College, ManhattanRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,111
    School website, Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing at Manhattan Area Technical College
    More details about Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing at Manhattan Area Technical College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,844
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $20,111
    School website, Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing at Manhattan Area Technical College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing-ADN

    Seward County Community College

    Liberal

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Seward County Community College, LiberalRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,745
    Program website, Nursing-ADN at Seward County Community College
    More details about Nursing-ADN at Seward County Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,450
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,745
    Program website, Nursing-ADN at Seward County Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree in Nursing Program Two-year Option

    Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)

    Wichita

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita), WichitaRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$54,020
    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Program Two-year Option at Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)
    More details about Associate Degree in Nursing Program Two-year Option at Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    135
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $54,020
    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Program Two-year Option at Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Associate Degree in Nursing Program LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge

    Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)

    Wichita

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita), WichitaLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$41,175
    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Program LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge at Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)
    More details about Associate Degree in Nursing Program LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge at Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,650
    Students counted
    50
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $41,175
    Program website, Associate Degree in Nursing Program LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge at Galen Health Institutes Inc. dba Galen College of Nursing (Wichita)

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing - Registered Nurse AAS

    Johnson County Community College

    Overland Park

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Johnson County Community College, Overland ParkRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,041
    Program website, Nursing - Registered Nurse AAS at Johnson County Community College
    More details about Nursing - Registered Nurse AAS at Johnson County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,726
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,041
    Program website, Nursing - Registered Nurse AAS at Johnson County Community College

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing (ADN)

    North Central Kansas Technical College

    Beloit

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    North Central Kansas Technical College, BeloitRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,344
    More details about Nursing (ADN) at North Central Kansas Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,152
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,344

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate Degree Nurse (A.D.N.)- Coffeyville

    Coffeyville Community College

    Coffeyville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coffeyville Community College, CoffeyvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,854
    School website, Associate Degree Nurse (A.D.N.)- Coffeyville at Coffeyville Community College
    More details about Associate Degree Nurse (A.D.N.)- Coffeyville at Coffeyville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,179
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,854
    School website, Associate Degree Nurse (A.D.N.)- Coffeyville at Coffeyville Community College

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personEducation and courses

    Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science

    Baker University School of Nursing

    Topeka

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Baker University School of Nursing, TopekaRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$42,500
    More details about Registered Nurse Bachelor of Science at Baker University School of Nursing
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,326
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $42,500

How to pay for RN programs in Kansas

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Kansas

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

LPN or RN in Kansas?

The programs Kansas approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.

LPNRNthis page
Programs14 at 14 schools10 at 9 schools
Most cost, if you pay yourself$6,262 to $11,656$10,827 to $42,169
LengthNot enough dataNot enough data
Finished the program84%Not enough data
Working 6 months laterNot enough dataNot enough data
Earned a year, estimatedNot enough dataNot enough data
Trained with WIOA fundingat least 12 peopleNot reported

Already working as an LPN? 1 of the 10 RN programs in Kansas are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree.

LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.

Quick facts: RN programs in Kansas

programs with a price cost under $10,000
3 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
27th of 39
RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
10 vs 17

State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

RN programs in Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan and other Kansas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Kansas

How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Kansas

Where the Kansas RN program numbers come from

Which Kansas RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs Kansas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kansas offers.

How the prices and results of Kansas RN programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Kansas

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List