Is Pittsburg State University worth it?
Pittsburg State University is a public, four-year institution in Pittsburg, Kansas (small town). It awarded 3,084 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, elementary education and teaching and management sciences and quantitative methods.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,942
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,275
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,579
Average net price
$15,784
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
3,084
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
4,210
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,243 | $70,657 | 143 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $49,852 | $52,964 | 137 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $69,733 | $90,321 | 104 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $46,738 | $64,565 | 91 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,572 | $43,465 | 76 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,802 | $48,757 | 71 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,401 | $60,219 | 70 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $63,238 | $76,819 | 64 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $57,234 | $74,878 | 63 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $36,597 | $46,931 | 61 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $57,469 | $67,052 | 60 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,197 | $51,640 | 56 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $28,106 | $45,940 | 53 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $64,703 | $81,562 | 47 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $52,368 | $56,317 | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 1,321 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 106 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 82 |
| Construction Management, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Master's | 78 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 49 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pittsburg 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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