Best Nursing Schools Near Lenexa, KS (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lenexa, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $13,296 to $13,296 per year for indexed programs. Lenexa has a population of about 57,986. Median household income is $102,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $218,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Lenexa

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

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 6.0 miles from Lenexa
  • 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

#2

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 9.2 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 9.2 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
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: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Donnelly College

Kansas City, KS 13.3 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
39.6 BOC Score
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: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 22.7 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
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: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 23.9 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
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: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 24.2 miles from Lenexa
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 45.5 miles from Lenexa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Lenexa

Lenexa 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $83,040 Kansas City, MO-KS $89,773
Licensed Practical Nurse $64,420 Kansas City, MO-KS $69,643
Nurse Anesthetist $218,080 Kansas City, MO-KS $235,762
Nurse Midwife N/A KS statewide –
Nurse Practitioner $130,760 Kansas City, MO-KS $141,362
Nursing Assistant $39,710 Kansas City, MO-KS $42,930

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.

Lenexa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 57,986 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $102,344 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Johnson County 23,972 workers, 195 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Lenexa, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Lenexa. The closest is Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concorde Career College-Kansas City (10.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Lenexa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Lenexa are: Nurse Anesthetist ($218,080), Nurse Practitioner ($130,760), Registered Nurse ($83,040). 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 Shawnee instead of Lenexa?

Shawnee, KS is 3.8 miles from Lenexa 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 Lenexa an affordable place to study nursing?

Lenexa’s median household income of $102,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lenexa 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 Lenexa

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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