Best UX Design Schools Near Emporia, KS (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Emporia, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering user experience programs. Emporia has a population of about 24,098. Median household income is $52,787 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning user experience-related role is Computer Systems Analyst at a median $100,770 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest User Experience Schools to Emporia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer user experience programs near Emporia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Emporia 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 Emporia. 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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#1

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 48.9 miles from Emporia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $23,980/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Allen County Community College

Iola, KS 53.8 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,059
Avg net price $8,642/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS 54.7 miles from Emporia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,058
Avg net price $20,205/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita, KS 71.6 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,679
Avg net price $8,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 76.2 miles from Emporia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

McPherson College

McPherson, KS 78.6 miles from Emporia
  • 4 year
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,084
Avg net price $26,441/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 82.9 miles from Emporia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 86.9 miles from Emporia
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,387
Avg net price $14,176/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

User Experience Wages Near Emporia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Web and Digital Interface Designer$70,620
Graphic Designer$53,630
Web Developer$73,590
Computer Systems Analyst$100,770

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.

Emporia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,787Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited user experience schools are near Emporia, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering user experience programs near Emporia. The closest is Rasmussen University-Kansas in Topeka, KS (48.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wichita State University (76.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying user experience roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying user experience-related roles in Kansas are: Computer Systems Analyst ($100,770), Web Developer ($73,590), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($70,620). Wages for Emporia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Topeka instead of Emporia?

Topeka, KS is 51.3 miles from Emporia and has its own set of local user experience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Emporia an affordable place to study user experience?

Emporia’s median household income of $52,787 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Emporia 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 Emporia

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Emporia:

Data verified: August 31, 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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