Best Taxation Schools Near Manhattan, KS (2026)

Manhattan, Kansas is home to about 53,951 residents. 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 taxation-related role is Tax Examiner and Collector at a median $88,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Manhattan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation 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 taxation page.

Taxation Wages Near Manhattan

Manhattan is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). 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)
Accountant and Auditor	$65,900	Manhattan, KS	$73,060
Tax Preparer	$47,300	KS statewide	$52,439
Tax Examiner and Collector	$88,610	KS statewide	$98,237

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

Metric	Value	Source
Population	53,951	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$58,441	Census 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

Other Manhattan-Area Cities With Taxation Programs

Junction City, KS – 17.2 mi away (40,157 pop)
Topeka, KS – 49.9 mi away (149,220 pop)
Emporia, KS – 58.7 mi away (24,730 pop)
Salina, KS – 60.1 mi away (47,123 pop)
Lawrence, KS – 73.6 mi away (95,800 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Manhattan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Manhattan are: Tax Examiner and Collector ($88,610), Accountant and Auditor ($65,900), Tax Preparer ($47,300). 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 Junction City instead of Manhattan?

Junction City, KS is 17.2 miles from Manhattan and has its own set of local taxation 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 taxation?

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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