Best Online MBA Programs in Shawnee, KS (2026)

Shawnee, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs. Shawnee has a population of about 68,175. Median household income is $106,312 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $162,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Shawnee

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

#1

Kansas Christian College

Overland Park, KS 7.7 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 34.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Avg net price $15,313/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 9.9 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 10.9 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 61.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 10.9 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Donnelly College

Kansas City, KS 11.5 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 39.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,715
Avg net price $11,476/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 18.8 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 48.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,483
Avg net price $22,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence, KS 23.3 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 57.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,043
Avg net price $3,134/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 24.0 miles from Shawnee BOC Score 72.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Shawnee

Shawnee is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$90,490Kansas City, MO-KS$97,827
Financial Manager$162,490Kansas City, MO-KS$175,665
Marketing Manager$139,240Kansas City, MO-KS$150,530
Management Analyst$98,430Kansas City, MO-KS$106,411

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.


Shawnee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population68,175Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$106,312Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+52.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Shawnee, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Shawnee. The closest is Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Kansas City (10.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Shawnee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Shawnee are: Financial Manager ($162,490), Marketing Manager ($139,240), Management Analyst ($98,430). 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 Lenexa instead of Shawnee?

Lenexa, KS is 3.8 miles from Shawnee and has its own set of local mba programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Shawnee an affordable place to study mba?

Shawnee’s median household income of $106,312 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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 Shawnee

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.