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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Public · Public Flagship
University of Kansas is a public institution in Lawrence, KS. With a 88% admission rate and 1,290 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 19,857 students, offers 49 programs with earnings data, and has a 68% 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
88%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,290
Enrollment
19,857
Completion Rate
68%
Cost of Attendance
$25,215
In-State Tuition
$11,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,412
Programs
49
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 49 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 49 of 49 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,330 | $98,959 | $25,215 | 3.2x | |
| 2 | Architectural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,353 | — | $25,215 | 3.0x | |
| 3 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,244 | — | $25,215 | 2.8x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,726 | $94,190 | $25,215 | 2.8x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,486 | $89,289 | $25,215 | 2.7x | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,565 | $94,912 | $25,215 | 2.7x | |
| 7 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,347 | $82,749 | $25,215 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,870 | $86,557 | $25,215 | 2.5x | |
| 9 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,993 | — | $25,215 | 2.5x | |
| 10 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,931 | $81,103 | $25,215 | 2.4x | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,884 | $90,997 | $25,215 | 2.3x | |
| 12 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,633 | $85,307 | $25,215 | 2.2x | |
| 13 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,842 | $79,167 | $25,215 | 2.1x | |
| 14 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,339 | $67,236 | $25,215 | 2.0x | |
| 15 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,726 | — | $25,215 | 1.9x | |
| 16 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,204 | $83,828 | $25,215 | 1.9x | |
| 17 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,420 | $77,286 | $25,215 | 1.8x | |
| 18 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,405 | $48,044 | $25,215 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,930 | $64,111 | $25,215 | 1.7x | |
| 20 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,734 | — | $25,215 | 1.7x | |
| 21 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,191 | $62,205 | $25,215 | 1.7x | |
| 22 | Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,865 | $93,860 | $25,215 | 1.7x | |
| 23 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,703 | $60,399 | $25,215 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,527 | $57,045 | $25,215 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,480 | $69,335 | $25,215 | 1.7x |
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