Compare 9 Communication, General. programs in Kansas. Average earnings: $39,592.
With top graduates earning $52,304, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Kansas's 9 ranked programs.
University of Kansas leads with Communication graduates earning $52,304, significantly above the state average of $39,592. Kansas State follows at $45,562, while Washburn University rounds out the top three at $41,062. These outcomes demonstrate that program-level factors drive success more than overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $52,304
Strong outcomes with 88% acceptance
9.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
24.2% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of KansasPublic | $52,304 | 131 | $21,000 | Good | $32,347 | High |
| #2 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $45,562 | 34 | $21,250 | Manageable | $27,283 | High |
| #3 | Washburn UniversityPublic | $41,062 | 56 | $18,127 | Manageable | $13,741 | High |
| #4 | Wichita State UniversityPublic | $40,440 | 74 | $20,500 | Manageable | $14,306 | High |
| #5 | $39,868 | 50 | $18,969 | Manageable | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Emporia State UniversityPublic | $38,330 | 31 | $19,500 | Manageable | $15,050 | High |
| #7 | Baker UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 15 | $25,000 | High | $13,476 | High |
| #8 | Ottawa University-OttawaPrivate | $33,465 | 10 | $21,500 | High | $20,600 | High |
| #9 | Benedictine CollegePrivate | $30,238 | 20 | $24,599 | High | $41,904 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
