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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS pittstate.edu 4,162 students

Pittsburg State University is located in the southeastern Kansas town of Pittsburg. The campus provides a close-knit atmosphere with a focus on applied learning and technology. Students benefit from programs with a strong career orientation and hands-on experiences. The university is known for its Gorilla mascot and school spirit.

Programs
21
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,494
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,008
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,692/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Pittsburg State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 32% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,392 $69,568
$30K – $48K $17,369 $69,476
$48K – $75K $18,833 $75,332
$75K – $110K $20,287 $81,148
$110K+ $19,715 $78,860
Sticker price (no aid) $8,008 $32,032
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 Pittsburg State University

21 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 →
84
$66,243/yr High 22.5x
Construction Management Compare across schools →
82
$69,733/yr High 27.3x
Finance Compare across schools →
76
$50,450/yr Very High 18.9x
Accounting Compare across schools →
71
$43,624/yr Very High 19.1x
Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools →
69
$64,703/yr Moderate 24.7x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Compare across schools →
68
$57,234/yr Moderate 23.4x
Business Compare across schools →
68
$46,738/yr High 15.9x
Computer Systems Analysis Compare across schools →
66
$54,783/yr Very High 18.4x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
64
$43,802/yr High 14.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →
62
$44,401/yr Very High 17.2x
Quality Control & Safety Technology Compare across schools →
61
$69,750/yr High 20.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
57
$41,572/yr High 12.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
49
$32,134/yr High 18.5x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
46
$36,393/yr Moderate 13.2x
Social Work Compare across schools →
44
$38,288/yr Moderate 12.2x
Psychology Compare across schools →
44
$36,197/yr High 12.5x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
38
$36,597/yr Low 13.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
38
$28,106/yr High 14.7x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
33
$35,587/yr Very High 10.1x
Family & Consumer Sciences Compare across schools →
32
$28,782/yr High 12.8x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →
31
$30,270/yr High 12.6x