Best Human Services Schools Near Salina, KS (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Salina, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering human services programs. Salina has a population of about 46,432. Median household income is $60,624 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Salina

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

Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson, KS 31.7 miles from Salina
  • 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

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 61.3 miles from Salina
  • 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

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 103.5 miles from Salina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $23,980/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washburn University

Topeka, KS 103.9 miles from Salina
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 160.5 miles from Salina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 160.5 miles from Salina
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
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: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Human Services Wages Near Salina

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant $42,570
Social and Community Service Manager $79,260
Child, Family and School Social Worker $54,300
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor $59,470

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.

Salina at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,432 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,624 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Salina, KS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering human services programs near Salina. The closest is Central Christian College of Kansas in McPherson, KS (31.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas State University (61.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Kansas are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,260), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($59,470), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($54,300). Wages for Salina workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Salina?

Junction City, KS is 43.7 miles from Salina and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Salina an affordable place to study human services?

Salina’s median household income of $60,624 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salina 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 Salina

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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