Best General Studies Schools Near Junction City, KS (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Junction City, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Junction City has a population of about 22,431. Median household income is $60,317 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manhattan, KS metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $84,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Junction City

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Manhattan Christian College

Manhattan, KS 18.1 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,860
Avg net price $24,213/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 18.2 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
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: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS 50.5 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,058
Avg net price $20,205/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS 54.0 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
18.7 BOC Score
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 55.6 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,601
Avg net price $16,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 61.6 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,774
Avg net price $15,280/yr
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  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson, KS 63.9 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,468
Avg net price $11,404/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Hesston College

Hesston, KS 69.3 miles from Junction City
  • 4 year
60.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,495
Avg net price $26,299/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Junction City

Junction City is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $84,990 Manhattan, KS $94,224
Management Analysts $80,720 Manhattan, KS $89,490
Human Resources Specialists $76,400 Manhattan, KS $84,701
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,100 Manhattan, KS $67,738
Writers and Authors $65,840 KS statewide $72,993
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,620 Manhattan, KS $63,880
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,530 Manhattan, KS $68,215
Social and Community Service Managers $78,750 Manhattan, KS $87,306

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.

Junction City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,431 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,317 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Junction City, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Junction City. The closest is Manhattan Christian College in Manhattan, KS (18.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Flint Hills Technical College (53.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Junction City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Junction City are: General and Operations Managers ($84,990), Management Analysts ($80,720), Social and Community Service Managers ($78,750). 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 Manhattan instead of Junction City?

Manhattan, KS is 17.2 miles from Junction City and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Junction City an affordable place to study general studies?

Junction City’s median household income of $60,317 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Junction City 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 Junction City

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

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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