Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Master's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays State University Compares for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
All 26 colleges reporting multi/interdisciplinary studies 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 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $163,424 | $143,912 | #1 | — |
| 2 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $113,688 | $99,774 | #3 | $83,810 |
| 3 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $112,339 | $98,598 | #4 | $85,493 |
| 4 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $111,874 | $98,182 | #5 | $73,907 |
| 5 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $94,951 | $100,115 | #2 | $74,575 |
| 6 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $93,214 | $84,880 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $86,783 | $78,967 | #9 | $90,311 |
| 8 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $84,172 | $85,578 | #6 | $64,470 |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $78,951 | $84,700 | #8 | $60,315 |
| 10 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $77,302 | $78,593 | #10 | $60,687 |
| 11 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $75,191 | $71,823 | #12 | $57,244 |
| 12 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $74,866 | $76,117 | #11 | $54,958 |
| 13 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $74,288 | $65,201 | #19 | $65,690 |
| 14 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $66,697 | $69,242 | #16 | $58,227 |
| 15 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $66,096 | $70,869 | #13 | $37,374 |
| 16 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $65,190 | $66,279 | #18 | — |
| 17 | Saybrook University Pasadena, CA | $64,579 | $58,763 | #23 | $46,138 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Education | $55,830 | $50,872 | #173 of 214 |
| 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 multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,227 one year after graduating and $66,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($75,122), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,476.
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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.