# Kansas State University: History (bachelor's)

Manhattan, KS. IPEDS 155399, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-state-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,744
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,016 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,539 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in KS: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (3 colleges, $50,016): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$524

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,016 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 | $13,178 | $57,720 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,143 | $61,946 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,369 | $67,316 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,110 | $88,082 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,665 | $103,653 | 6.6 years |

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

## History at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $58,936 | $25,000 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $50,016 | $19,539 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Wichita State University | $46,090 | not reported | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $57,620 Manhattan, KS, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $140,850 Manhattan, KS, $153,820 KS, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Manhattan, KS, $46,320 KS, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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