Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Fort Hays State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Fort Hays State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,435 | $79,957 | -10% | #714 of 966 | #714 | $15,842 |
| Computer Programming | $57,162 | $73,380 | -12% | #23 of 30 | #23 | $19,591 |
| Political Science and Government | $30,454 | $72,384 | +14% | #99 of 565 | #68 | $26,035 |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,399 | $67,823 | -20% | #118 of 148 | #115 | $23,747 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $54,142 | $65,526 | -6% | #22 of 37 | #24 | $24,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $47,313 | $64,524 | -23% | #401 of 452 | #397 | $15,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,503 | $63,148 | -17% | #654 of 796 | #642 | $21,250 |
| Marketing | $45,619 | $62,261 | -10% | #358 of 516 | #326 | $27,525 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,129 | $61,153 | -10% | #754 of 1176 | #698 | $20,500 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $47,012 | $58,520 | -12% | #57 of 77 | #54 | $15,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,386 | $58,463 | -17% | #184 of 253 | #177 | $25,500 |
| Biology | $37,134 | $58,355 | +2% | #404 of 841 | #321 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,428 | $55,790 | +1% | #301 of 660 | #226 | $23,362 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $55,111 | — | — | — | — | $19,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,273 | $53,945 | +5% | #101 of 345 | #95 | $19,124 |
| Social Work | $42,413 | $53,549 | +3% | #167 of 420 | #129 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,795 | $53,176 | +0% | #229 of 476 | #184 | $18,625 |
| Psychology | $40,009 | $51,898 | +2% | #404 of 1027 | #275 | $20,062 |
| Economics | $50,690 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $50,246 | -15% | #198 of 215 | #196 | $21,500 |
| Agriculture | $48,048 | — | — | — | — | $17,556 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,112 | $45,190 | -5% | #481 of 680 | #494 | $24,169 |
| Sociology | $38,075 | $44,405 | -16% | #392 of 462 | #381 | $27,378 |
| Chemistry | $44,261 | — | — | — | — | $30,689 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $43,421 | — | — | — | — | $16,898 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,909 | $39,280 | -5% | #269 of 423 | #234 | $22,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $34,004 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Fort Hays State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $259,090
- Avg rent near campus: $930/mo — vs ~$472/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67637 (3.6% cap, Ellis)
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🏆 Where Fort Hays State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Room | $4,249 | |
| Board | $4,523 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $20,377 | $31,555 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,964 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,228 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,389 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,573 |
| $110,001+ | $16,847 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Fort Hays State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology