Kansas Colleges & Universities
Kansas Fast Facts:
- Major employers:
- Spirit AeroSystems
- Cessna
- Fort Riley
- Raytheon
- Scanlon's LLC
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Spirit Nextel Corporation
- Payless Shoes
- Embarq
- Kansas City per capita income: $34,585
- Climate: Mild winters, summer highs in the 80s
- Rank in the U.S. for oil and natural gas production: 8
In March 2006, Kansas was named one of America's top ten most business-friendly states by the Pollina Corporation. Kansas' pro-business policies of lowering healthcare and workers' compensation costs to employers, plus the presence of a great transportation system, helps keep workers employed. Kansas is a powerhouse in aircraft manufacturing, education, and agriculture. In addition to career opportunities, the state offers career training and degree programs in a variety of disciplines.
With several major cities, including Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, and Overland Park, Kansas is home to hundreds of museums and cultural offerings. Emporia, Kansas is home to the National Teachers' Hall of Fame. Wichita, Kansas is known as the "Air Capital of the World" for its role as an industry leader in aircraft manufacturing.
With several major cities, including Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, and Overland Park, Kansas is home to hundreds of museums and cultural offerings. Emporia, Kansas is home to the National Teachers' Hall of Fame. Wichita, Kansas is known as the "Air Capital of the World" for its role as an industry leader in aircraft manufacturing.
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