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

Hays, KS. IPEDS 155061, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/fort-hays-state-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,313
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,524 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,520 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in KS: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (7 colleges, $75,705): -$11,181
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,468

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,524 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 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,776 | $42,917 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,941 | $52,421 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $14,266 | $62,628 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $16,641 | $73,054 | 2.4 years |

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

## Finance at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $86,453 | $20,354 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Washburn University | $76,175 | $21,136 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Pittsburg State University | $76,033 | $21,875 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Kansas State University | $75,705 | $24,990 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Benedictine College | $72,769 | $26,959 | $27,891 | 62% |
| Fort Hays State University | $64,524 | $19,520 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Wichita State University | $64,060 | $26,000 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $84,860 KS, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $92,840 KS, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $159,380 KS, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% 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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