City Rankings
Best Colleges in Kansas City, Missouri
Top colleges in Kansas City ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 9
Avg grad earnings: $46,644
Top Colleges in Kansas City
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockhurst University #218 national | $67,102 |
| 2 | University of Missouri-Kansas City #451 national | $59,637 |
| 3 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City #1252 national | $40,796 |
| 4 | Avila University #1326 national | $52,773 |
| 5 | Kansas City Art Institute #1615 national | $37,032 |
| 6 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | $50,535 |
| 7 | Calvary University | $45,421 |
| 8 | Columbia College - Kansas City | $45,378 |
| 9 | City Vision University | $21,123 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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