Best Professional Writing Schools Near Manhattan, KS (2026)

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

Manhattan, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering professional writing programs, with tuition ranging from $33,000 to $34,630 per year for indexed programs. Manhattan has a population of about 53,951. Median household income is $58,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning professional writing-related role is Technical Writer at a median $73,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Professional Writing Schools to Manhattan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer professional writing programs near Manhattan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manhattan city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Professional Writing Wages Near Manhattan

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Writer and Author$65,840
Technical Writer$73,550
Editor$61,920

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.

Manhattan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population53,951Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,441Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+52.1%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 professional writing schools are near Manhattan, KS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering professional writing programs near Manhattan. The closest is Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS (59.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethany College (71.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying professional writing roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying professional writing-related roles in Kansas are: Technical Writer ($73,550), Writer and Author ($65,840), Editor ($61,920). Wages for Manhattan workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Manhattan?

Junction City, KS is 17.2 miles from Manhattan and has its own set of local professional writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Manhattan an affordable place to study professional writing?

Manhattan’s median household income of $58,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manhattan 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: August 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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