# Fort Hays State University: Biology (bachelor's)

Hays, KS. IPEDS 155061, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fort-hays-state-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,134
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,355 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KS: 5 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (10 colleges, $58,036): +$319
- Versus the U.S. median: +$359

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,355 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,661 | $33,632 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,776 | $42,917 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,941 | $52,421 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $14,266 | $62,628 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $16,641 | $73,054 | 3.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Mary | $66,649 | $26,000 | $22,519 | 48% |
| Emporia State University | $65,043 | $22,895 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Newman University | $63,923 | $22,500 | $19,971 | 53% |
| University of Kansas | $61,561 | $22,000 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Fort Hays State University | $58,355 | $22,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Kansas State University | $57,718 | $21,500 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Washburn University | $57,551 | not reported | $15,280 | 53% |
| Wichita State University | $56,959 | $24,314 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Pittsburg State University | $56,733 | $19,550 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Bethany College | $54,633 | $23,875 | $27,686 | 36% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported metro, $51,630 KS, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $153,820 KS, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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