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Fort Hays State University

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Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, the largest city in the western part of the state. The campus provides a traditional college experience in a smaller city environment. Known for its strong online programs, FHSU also fosters a community of engaged learners on campus, with a focus on career readiness. Students benefit from the university's location, which offers access to the unique cultural and natural landscapes of the Great Plains.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$46,323/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

61/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$5,633/yr

Out-of-state: $16,811/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 22% of students receive Pell Grants and 27% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,964	$39,856	11.6x
$30K – $48K	$10,228	$40,912	11.3x
$48K – $75K	$12,389	$49,556	9.3x
$75K – $110K	$16,573	$66,292	7.0x
$110K+	$16,847	$67,388	6.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$5,633	$22,532	20.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Fort Hays State University

25 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	87	$67,435/yr	High	36.6x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	78	$56,399/yr	Very High	30.7x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$56,503/yr	Very High	23.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	76	$52,129/yr	High	27.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	72	$47,313/yr	Very High	22.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	69	$43,273/yr	High	22.6x
Computer Programming Compare across schools	67	$57,162/yr	Very High	24.4x
Economics Compare across schools	66	$50,690/yr	Very High	21.5x
Marketing Compare across schools	66	$45,619/yr	Very High	26.0x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	65	$62,386/yr	Moderate	20.1x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	64	$47,012/yr	High	21.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	63	$42,112/yr	High	19.6x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	62	$42,428/yr	Moderate	20.4x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	59	$55,111/yr	Very High	23.5x
Chemistry Compare across schools	59	$44,261/yr	High	19.6x
Social Work Compare across schools	56	$42,413/yr	Moderate	19.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	52	$40,009/yr	High	19.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	52	$37,134/yr	High	22.8x
Sociology Compare across schools	50	$38,075/yr	High	20.1x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	50	$34,004/yr	High	14.1x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	48	$48,048/yr	High	20.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	48	$42,795/yr	Low	21.8x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	47	$43,421/yr	High	18.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	47	$31,909/yr	Moderate	21.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	42	$30,454/yr	Very High	12.5x

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