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Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS fhsu.edu 9,792 students

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
25
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,323
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$5,633
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,811/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Fort Hays State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 27% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,964 $39,856
$30K – $48K $10,228 $40,912
$48K – $75K $12,389 $49,556
$75K – $110K $16,573 $66,292
$110K+ $16,847 $67,388
Sticker price (no aid) $5,633 $22,532
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Fort Hays State University

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
87
$67,435/yr High 36.6x
Information Science Compare across schools →
78
$56,399/yr Very High 30.7x
Accounting Compare across schools →
76
$56,503/yr Very High 23.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
76
$52,129/yr High 27.0x
Finance Compare across schools →
72
$47,313/yr Very High 22.5x
Subject-Area Teaching 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 Professions Compare across schools →
65
$62,386/yr Moderate 20.1x
Agricultural Business Compare across schools →
64
$47,012/yr High 21.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
63
$42,112/yr High 19.6x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
62
$42,428/yr Moderate 20.4x
Management Information Systems 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 Compare across schools →
52
$40,009/yr High 19.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
52
$37,134/yr High 22.8x
Sociology Compare across schools →
50
$38,075/yr High 20.1x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
50
$34,004/yr High 14.1x
Agriculture Compare across schools →
48
$48,048/yr High 20.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
48
$42,795/yr Low 21.8x
Geosciences Compare across schools →
47
$43,421/yr High 18.3x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
47
$31,909/yr Moderate 21.1x
Political Science Compare across schools →
42
$30,454/yr Very High 12.5x