Garden City Community College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Garden City, KS (2026)
Garden City, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Garden City has a population of about 27,781. 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $212,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Garden City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Garden City. Distances are calculated from Garden City city center.
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 Garden City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Dodge City Community College
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Seward County Community College
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Lamar Community College
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Colby Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Garden City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $79,320 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,760 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $212,090 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,650 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 |
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) |
| Nursing-related employment in Finney County | 622 workers, 11 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Garden City-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Dodge City, KS – 48.2 mi away (27,429 pop)
- Liberal, KS – 64.4 mi away (20,155 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Garden City, KS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Garden City. The closest is Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colby Community College (97.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Kansas are: Nurse Anesthetist ($212,090), Nurse Practitioner ($126,650), Registered Nurse ($79,320). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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: June 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.