DNP & PhD Programs in Kansas

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Kansas here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACME CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.3%
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Wichita State University

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
91.2%
RN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend