Computer Programming at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in computer programming earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays State University Compares for Computer Programming
All 30 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA | $137,503 | $126,473 | #1 | $102,580 |
| 2 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | $114,963 | $113,227 | #3 | $72,595 |
| 3 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $113,559 | $108,085 | #5 | $83,875 |
| 4 | Elon University Elon, NC | $111,448 | $119,600 | #2 | $79,819 |
| 5 | North Seattle College Seattle, WA | $106,639 | $98,085 | #7 | — |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $106,484 | $112,275 | #4 | $80,830 |
| 7 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $101,315 | $99,541 | #6 | $72,234 |
| 8 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $92,375 | $84,965 | #14 | — |
| 9 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $90,435 | $93,468 | #8 | $69,254 |
| 10 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $86,965 | $92,805 | #9 | $64,311 |
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| 20 | Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI | $78,404 | $81,583 | #18 | $50,242 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI | $78,404 | $81,583 | #19 | $50,242 |
| 22 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $76,918 | $79,035 | #21 | $74,151 |
| 23 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $73,380 | $76,180 | #23 | $57,162 |
| 24 | University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ | $72,462 | $74,456 | #25 | $38,576 |
| 25 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $71,665 | $68,210 | #27 | $45,383 |
| 26 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $67,437 | $69,811 | #26 | $42,668 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Hays State University computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,162 one year after graduating and $73,380 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for computer programming?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for computer programming ($83,439), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,591.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.