Is Fort Hays State University worth it?
Fort Hays State University is a public, four-year institution in Hays, Kansas (small town). It awarded 3,183 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in finance, liberal arts and sciences and education.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,394
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,419
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,928
Average net price
$12,569
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
3,183
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,733
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,112 | $45,190 | 296 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's | $56,503 | $65,851 | 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $42,795 | $53,176 | 233 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $67,435 | $79,957 | 194 |
| Education, General | Master's | $50,872 | $55,830 | 165 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,129 | $61,153 | 127 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,273 | $53,945 | 126 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $40,009 | $51,898 | 118 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $59,495 | $64,964 | 115 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's | $58,227 | $66,697 | 110 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $53,586 | $60,958 | 109 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $56,399 | $67,823 | 82 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $56,676 | $71,570 | 71 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,428 | $55,790 | 65 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $62,386 | $58,463 | 55 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 290 |
| Education, General | Master's | 185 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 145 |
| International Economics | Bachelor's | 143 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | Bachelor's | 143 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 116 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | Bachelor's | 102 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 101 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fort Hays State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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