Best Online Finance Programs in Hutchinson, KS (2026)

Hutchinson, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs. Hutchinson has a population of about 39,837. Median household income is $58,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Hutchinson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Hutchinson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hutchinson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Hutchinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Sterling College

Sterling, KS 19.5 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 31.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,846
Avg net price $22,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Newman University

Wichita, KS 37.3 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 57.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,041
Avg net price $19,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS 37.7 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 18.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,694
Avg net price $27,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Friends University

Wichita, KS 40.0 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 38.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,113
Avg net price $27,715/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 40.6 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS 76.1 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,646
Avg net price $29,824/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 95.5 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 59.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,928
Avg net price $12,569/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 106.3 miles from Hutchinson BOC Score 67.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas finance page.


Finance Wages Near Hutchinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$102,530
Financial and Investment Analyst$84,860
Loan Officer$86,970
Financial Manager$159,380

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Hutchinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,837Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,801Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Hutchinson, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Hutchinson. The closest is Sterling College in Sterling, KS (19.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wichita State University (40.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in Kansas are: Financial Manager ($159,380), Personal Financial Advisor ($102,530), Loan Officer ($86,970). Wages for Hutchinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newton instead of Hutchinson?

Newton, KS is 30.4 miles from Hutchinson and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hutchinson an affordable place to study finance?

Hutchinson’s median household income of $58,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutchinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.