Best General Studies Schools Near Manhattan, KS (2026)

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

Manhattan, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Manhattan has a population of about 53,951. Median household income is $58,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.1% 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 Manhattan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Manhattan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manhattan 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 Manhattan. 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

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 1.3 miles from Manhattan
  • 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

#2

Manhattan Christian College

Manhattan, KS 1.4 miles from Manhattan
  • 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

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

General Studies Wages Near Manhattan

Manhattan 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.

Manhattan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 53,951 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,441 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 52.1% 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 Manhattan, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Manhattan. The closest is Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emporia State University (58.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Manhattan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Manhattan 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 Junction City instead of Manhattan?

Junction City, KS is 17.2 miles from Manhattan 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 Manhattan an affordable place to study general studies?

Manhattan’s median household income of $58,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manhattan 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 Manhattan

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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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