Education at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Master's Degree · about 192 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in education earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays State University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 170 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $56,354 | $51,315 | #203 | $51,723 |
| 171 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $56,340 | $60,461 | #126 | $45,465 |
| 172 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $56,211 | $53,694 | #191 | $49,567 |
| 173 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $55,830 | $57,961 | #154 | $50,872 |
| 174 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,759 | $61,828 | #114 | $51,023 |
| 175 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $55,650 | $56,597 | #170 | $53,403 |
| 176 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $55,409 | $59,130 | #137 | $49,309 |
Other Majors at Fort Hays State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,630 | $63,481 | #369 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $97,536 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,570 | $56,676 | #200 of 453 |
| Psychology | $66,852 | — | #49 of 92 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $66,697 | $58,227 | #14 of 26 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $66,097 | — | #6 of 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $65,851 | $56,503 | #20 of 34 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $64,964 | $59,495 | #60 of 82 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,958 | $53,586 | #172 of 280 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,149 | — | #208 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,758 | $54,939 | #266 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,641 | $38,898 | #263 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Hays State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,872 one year after graduating and $55,830 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,950.
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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.