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Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Public · General
Fort Hays State University is a public institution in Hays, KS. With a 92% admission rate and 1,200 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 9,792 students, offers 28 programs with earnings data, and has a 49% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
92%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,200
Enrollment
9,792
Completion Rate
49%
Cost of Attendance
$19,114
In-State Tuition
$5,633
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,811
Programs
28
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 28 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($19K)
Showing 28 of 28 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,435 | $84,609 | $19,114 | 3.5x | |
| 2 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,386 | $47,433 | $19,114 | 3.3x | |
| 3 | Computer ProgrammingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,162 | — | $19,114 | 3.0x | |
| 4 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,503 | $54,152 | $19,114 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,399 | $71,322 | $19,114 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,111 | — | $19,114 | 2.9x | |
| 7 | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,142 | $60,561 | $19,114 | 2.8x | |
| 8 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,129 | $63,192 | $19,114 | 2.7x | |
| 9 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,690 | — | $19,114 | 2.7x | |
| 10 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,048 | $47,873 | $19,114 | 2.5x | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,313 | $52,869 | $19,114 | 2.5x | |
| 12 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,012 | $49,628 | $19,114 | 2.5x | |
| 13 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,619 | $60,743 | $19,114 | 2.4x | |
| 14 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,261 | $46,464 | $19,114 | 2.3x | |
| 15 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,421 | — | $19,114 | 2.3x | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,273 | $53,261 | $19,114 | 2.3x | |
| 17 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,795 | $51,328 | $19,114 | 2.2x | |
| 18 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,428 | $48,305 | $19,114 | 2.2x | |
| 19 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,413 | $46,993 | $19,114 | 2.2x | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,112 | $46,374 | $19,114 | 2.2x | |
| 21 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,009 | $45,217 | $19,114 | 2.1x | |
| 22 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,075 | $47,473 | $19,114 | 2.0x | |
| 23 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,134 | $53,646 | $19,114 | 1.9x | |
| 24 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,004 | — | $19,114 | 1.8x | |
| 25 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,909 | $49,710 | $19,114 | 1.7x |
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