All FHSU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 12
- Science & Math · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $54,142 | $65,526 | $26,564 |
| Finance | $47,313 | $64,524 | $19,520 |
| Accounting | $56,503 | $63,148 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $45,619 | $62,261 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $52,129 | $61,153 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business | $47,012 | $58,520 | $19,250 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business / Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Economics | $50,690 | — | — |
| Hospitality Management | $34,004 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | $55,111 | — | $24,119 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,134 | $58,355 | $22,000 |
| Agriculture | $48,048 | — | $20,340 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $44,261 | — | $31,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $43,421 | — | $23,875 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,795 | $53,176 | $26,573 |
| English | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature / Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $67,435 | $79,957 | $24,726 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $62,386 | $58,463 | $30,950 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $50,246 | $24,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $57,162 | $73,380 | $28,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $56,399 | $67,823 | $26,427 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,273 | $53,945 | $23,082 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,112 | $45,190 | $30,800 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $31,909 | $39,280 | $22,937 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former FHSU students earn a median $48,928 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of Kansas colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
FHSU majors questions
How many majors does FHSU offer?
Fort Hays State University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at FHSU?
Nursing graduates from Fort Hays State University earn a median $79,957 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,726.
Which FHSU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $39,280 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Fort Hays State University overview