Best Risk Management Schools Near Topeka, KS (2026)

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

Topeka, Kansas has 3 accredited schools offering risk management programs, with tuition ranging from $9,945 to $30,432 per year for indexed programs. Topeka has a population of about 126,103. Median household income is $55,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Topeka, KS metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Risk Management Schools to Topeka

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

Risk Management Wages Near Topeka

Topeka is part of the Topeka, KS metro area (BLS area code 45820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Financial Risk Specialist$84,790KS statewide$95,484
Financial Manager$145,950Topeka, KS$164,358
Insurance Underwriter$88,400Topeka, KS$99,550

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.

Topeka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population126,103Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited risk management schools are near Topeka, KS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering risk management programs near Topeka. The closest is Washburn University in Topeka, KS (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas State University (48.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Topeka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Topeka are: Financial Manager ($145,950), Insurance Underwriter ($88,400), Financial Risk Specialist ($84,790). 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 Lawrence instead of Topeka?

Lawrence, KS is 23.7 miles from Topeka and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Topeka an affordable place to study risk management?

Topeka’s median household income of $55,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Topeka 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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