Garden City, Kansas is home to about 27,781 residents. Median household income is $72,511 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Innovation Schools to Garden City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer innovation programs near Garden City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Garden 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Garden City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,846
Avg net price
$22,371/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,468
Avg net price
$11,404/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,532
Avg net price
$13,194/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 72
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,058
Avg net price
$20,205/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,262
Avg net price
$19,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,601
Avg net price
$16,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,774
Avg net price
$15,280/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,945
Avg net price
$18,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas innovation page.
Innovation Wages Near Garden City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $92,840 |
| Management Analyst | $81,210 |
| Marketing Manager | $154,510 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,830 |
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.
Garden City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,781 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,511 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying innovation roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles in Kansas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,830), Marketing Manager ($154,510), General and Operations Manager ($92,840). Wages for Garden City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Dodge City instead of Garden City?
Dodge City, KS is 48.2 miles from Garden City and has its own set of local innovation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Garden City an affordable place to study innovation?
Garden City’s median household income of $72,511 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Garden 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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