Best Online Nursing Programs in Junction City, KS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Junction City, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Junction City has a population of about 22,431. Median household income is $60,317 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 Junction City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Junction City. Distances are calculated from Junction 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 Junction City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS 17.2 miles from Junction City BOC Score58.7
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#2

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, KS 45.2 miles from Junction City BOC Score78.9
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#3

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, KS 53.8 miles from Junction City BOC Score75.5
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#4

Cloud County Community College

Concordia, KS 56.8 miles from Junction City BOC Score59.0
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#5

Washburn Institute of Technology

Topeka, KS 59.0 miles from Junction City BOC Score61.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Junction City

Junction City is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$78,960Manhattan, KS$87,539
Licensed Practical Nurse$61,430Manhattan, KS$68,104
Nurse Anesthetist$212,090KS statewide$235,133
Nurse MidwifeN/AKS statewide–
Nurse Practitioner$115,350Manhattan, KS$127,882
Nursing Assistant$36,080Manhattan, KS$40,000

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.

Junction City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,431Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,317Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Junction City, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Junction City. The closest is Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, KS (17.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washburn Institute of Technology (59.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Junction City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Junction City are: Nurse Anesthetist ($212,090), Nurse Practitioner ($115,350), Registered Nurse ($78,960). 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 Manhattan instead of Junction City?

Manhattan, KS is 17.2 miles from Junction 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 Junction City an affordable place to study nursing?

Junction City’s median household income of $60,317 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Junction 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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Other Programs Available in Junction City

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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.

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