Best Public Policy Schools Near Leavenworth, KS (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Leavenworth, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs. Leavenworth has a population of about 37,176. Median household income is $71,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $128,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to Leavenworth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Leavenworth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth. 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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University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 30.5 miles from Leavenworth
  • 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

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

Public Policy Wages Near Leavenworth

Leavenworth 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)
Political Scientists N/A KS statewide –
Management Analysts $98,430 Kansas City, MO-KS $106,411
Economists $128,520 Kansas City, MO-KS $138,941
Social and Community Service Managers $78,920 Kansas City, MO-KS $85,319
Survey Researchers $69,100 Kansas City, MO-KS $74,703
Compliance Officers $77,650 Kansas City, MO-KS $83,946
General and Operations Managers $90,490 Kansas City, MO-KS $97,827
Financial and Investment Analysts $97,680 Kansas City, MO-KS $105,600

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.

Leavenworth at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,176 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,239 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near Leavenworth, KS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Leavenworth. The closest is Park University in Parkville, MO (16.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Kansas (30.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near Leavenworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near Leavenworth are: Economists ($128,520), Management Analysts ($98,430), Financial and Investment Analysts ($97,680). 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 Kansas City instead of Leavenworth?

Kansas City, KS is 16.8 miles from Leavenworth and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Leavenworth an affordable place to study public policy?

Leavenworth’s median household income of $71,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth

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Data verified: September 5, 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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