Best Instructional Design Schools Near Hutchinson, KS (2026)

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

Hutchinson, Kansas has 3 accredited schools offering instructional design programs. Hutchinson has a population of about 39,837. Median household income is $58,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning instructional design-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $130,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Instructional Design Schools to Hutchinson

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

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 41.3 miles from Hutchinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS 95.5 miles from Hutchinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,928
Avg net price $12,569/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Emporia State University

Emporia, KS 96.9 miles from Hutchinson
  • 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

#4

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 148.0 miles from Hutchinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 155.3 miles from Hutchinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 178.1 miles from Hutchinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS 181.3 miles from Hutchinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,579
Avg net price $15,784/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Instructional Design Wages Near Hutchinson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Instructional Coordinators $64,750
Training and Development Specialists $62,010
Training and Development Managers $130,330
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,010
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,690
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $110,020
Farm and Home Management Educators $52,870
Graphic Designers $53,630

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.

Hutchinson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,837 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,801 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited instructional design schools are near Hutchinson, KS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering instructional design programs near Hutchinson. The closest is Wichita State University in Wichita, KS (41.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emporia State University (96.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying instructional design roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying instructional design-related roles in Kansas are: Training and Development Managers ($130,330), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($110,020), Instructional Coordinators ($64,750). Wages for Hutchinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newton instead of Hutchinson?

Newton, KS is 30.4 miles from Hutchinson and has its own set of local instructional design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hutchinson an affordable place to study instructional design?

Hutchinson’s median household income of $58,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson

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

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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