Best Online Finance Programs in Leavenworth, KS (2026)

Leavenworth, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs. Leavenworth has a population of about 37,176. Median household income is $71,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $162,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Leavenworth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance programs near Leavenworth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 20.1 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 30.5 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 31.1 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 61.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 31.1 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Tuition
In‑state$13,296
Out‑of‑state$13,296
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 46.2 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 53.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 53.0 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 33.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 89.3 miles from Leavenworth 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS 134.1 miles from Leavenworth BOC Score 57.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,579
Avg net price $15,784/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Leavenworth

Leavenworth is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Personal Financial Advisor$123,140Kansas City, MO-KS$133,124
Financial and Investment Analyst$97,680Kansas City, MO-KS$105,600
Loan Officer$82,330Kansas City, MO-KS$89,005
Financial Manager$162,490Kansas City, MO-KS$175,665

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.


Leavenworth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,176Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,239Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Leavenworth, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Leavenworth. The closest is Park University in Parkville, MO (16.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Kansas City (31.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles near Leavenworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Leavenworth are: Financial Manager ($162,490), Personal Financial Advisor ($123,140), Financial and Investment Analyst ($97,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kansas City instead of Leavenworth?

Kansas City, KS is 16.8 miles from Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth an affordable place to study finance?

Leavenworth’s median household income of $71,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leavenworth 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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Other Programs Available in Leavenworth

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Leavenworth:

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 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.