Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Master's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays State University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services 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 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 263 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $51,844 | $55,588 | #247 | $45,995 |
| 264 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $51,777 | $56,561 | #235 | $47,104 |
| 265 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $51,775 | $58,769 | #198 | $41,035 |
| 266 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $51,758 | $53,733 | #264 | $54,939 |
| 267 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $51,734 | $56,514 | #237 | $45,618 |
| 268 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $51,732 | $59,884 | #178 | $46,120 |
| 269 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $51,701 | $61,165 | #151 | $47,527 |
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 |
| Education | $55,830 | $50,872 | #173 of 214 |
| 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 student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,939 one year after graduating and $51,758 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #266 by median pay four years after graduation, and #264 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,037.
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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.