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Agriculture at Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,048/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)

ROI 22.9x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 47 Agriculture, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agriculture graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$518K	$515K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.0x	22.9x	21.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	39%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	48	40

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$22,532

Out-of-state: $67,244 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,972

-140% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,556

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,873

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Fort Hays State University's Agriculture graduates start at $48,048/yr — above the $40,365 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 22.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agriculture career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,556 in median debt clears quickly against $48,048 in annual earnings.

At #4 of 47 programs, this Agriculture program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

About Fort Hays State University

A 92% acceptance rate means Fort Hays State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 9,792 in Hays, KS.

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Top Career Paths

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Food scientists and technologists $85,310/yr

Animal scientists $79,120/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agriculture at Fort Hays State University?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Agriculture programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agriculture at Fort Hays State University?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →