Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Published tuition$6,018 - $16,928
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Newton, KS (2026)
Newton, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,018 to $16,928 per year for indexed programs. Newton has a population of about 18,443. Median household income is $67,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $205,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Newton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Newton. Distances are calculated from Newton 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 Newton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Butler Community College
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Hutchinson Community College
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Salina Area Technical College
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Flint Hills Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Newton
Newton is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). 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 | $76,540 | Wichita, KS | $86,097 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,310 | Wichita, KS | $67,840 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $205,540 | Wichita, KS | $231,204 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | KS statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $116,100 | Wichita, KS | $130,596 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,290 | Wichita, KS | $41,946 |
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.
Newton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,443 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,015 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Harvey County | 1,262 workers, 13 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Newton-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Wichita, KS – 23.9 mi away (482,205 pop)
- Hutchinson, KS – 30.4 mi away (43,507 pop)
- Derby, KS – 33.5 mi away (23,633 pop)
- Salina, KS – 55.7 mi away (47,123 pop)
- Emporia, KS – 67.9 mi away (24,730 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Newton, KS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Newton. The closest is Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Wichita, KS (20.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Flint Hills Technical College (67.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Newton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Newton are: Nurse Anesthetist ($205,540), Nurse Practitioner ($116,100), Registered Nurse ($76,540). 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 Wichita instead of Newton?
Wichita, KS is 23.9 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study nursing?
Newton’s median household income of $67,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton 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.