RN Programs in Kansas

Are you looking for a well-paying career in Kansas with many job opportunities? Are you interested in working in healthcare? If so, you should consider becoming a registered nurse (RN). There is a growing demand for RNs in Kansas, and those who work here earn excellent starting salaries of around $71,990 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Kansas

The first step to becoming an RN in Kansas (and other states) is to earn a degree in nursing. You can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, but a faster option is to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). An accredited ADN program will give you all the training you need for an entry-level RN position in Kansas. After earning your ADN, you will be fully prepared to take the RN licensing exam.

Accredited RN Programs in Kansas

Finding a good school for your training is essential, so we've compiled a list of some of the top RN schools in Kansas:

1. Baker University

   618 Eighth St, Baldwin City, KS 66006

   (888) 866-4242

2. Barton Community College

   245 NE 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530

   (620) 792-2701

3. Benedictine College

   1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS 66002

   (913) 367-5340

4. Bethel College

   300 E 27th St, North Newton, KS 67117

   (316) 283-2500

5. Butler County Community College

   901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042

   (316) 322-3140

6. Cloud County Community College

   2221 Campus Dr, Concordia, KS 66901

   (800) 729-5101

7. Coffeyville Community College

   400 W 11th St, Coffeyville, KS 67337

   (620) 251-7700

8. Colby Community College

   1255 S Range Ave, Colby, KS 67701

   (785) 462-3984

9. Dodge City Community College

   2501 N 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801

   (620) 225-1321

10. Donnelly College

    608 N 18 St, Kansas City, KS 66102

    (913) 621-8700

11. Emporia State University

    1 Kellogg Cir, Emporia, KS 66801

    (620) 341-1200

12. Fort Hays State University

    600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601

    (785) 628-4000

13. Fort Scott Community College

    2108 Horton St, Fort Scott, KS 66701

    (620) 223-2700

14. Garden City Community College

    801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS 67846

    (620) 276-7611

15. Hesston College

    301 S Main St, Hesston, KS 67062

    (620) 327-4221

16. Hutchinson Community College

    1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS 67501

    (620) 665-3500

17. Johnson County Community College

    12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210

    (913) 469-8500

18. Kansas City Kansas Community College

    7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112

    (913) 334-1100

19. Kansas Wesleyan University

    100 E Claflin Ave, Salina, KS 67401

    (785) 827-5541

20. Labette Community College

    200 S 14th St, Parsons, KS 67357

    (620) 421-6700

21. Mid America Nazarene University

    2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062

    (913) 782-3750

22. Neosho County Community College

    800 W Fourteenth St, Chanute, KS 66720

    (620) 431-2820

23. Newman University

    3100 McCormick St, Wichita, KS 67213

    (316) 942-4291

24. North Central Kansas Technical College

    2205 Wheatland Ave, Hays, KS 67601

    (785) 625-2437

25. Pittsburg State University

    1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

    (620) 231-7000

26. Rasmussen College

    11600 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210

    (913) 491-7870

27. Salina Area Technical College

    2562 Centennial Rd, Salina, KS 67401

    (785) 309-3100

28. Seward County Community College

    1801 N Kansas Ave, Liberal, KS 67901

    (620) 624-1951

29. University of Kansas Medical Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160

    (913) 588-5000

30. University of St. Mary

    4100 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

    (800) 752-7043

31. Washburn University

    1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS 66621

    (785) 670-1010

32. Wichita State University

    1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260

    (316) 978-3456

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Kansas

Kansas RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 7.3% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Kansas earn an average annual salary of $71,990 per year, equivalent to $34.61 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Kansas, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Kansas State Board of Nursing

The Kansas State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Kansas for all nursing-related questions and concerns.