Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,004
44th percentile
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Fort Hays State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Fort Hays State University graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 44th percentile of all hospitality administration/management bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Hospitality Administration/Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fort Hays State University$34,004
Kansas State University$42,073$35,503$25,0000.59
National Median$34,675$23,9200.69

Other Hospitality Administration/Management Programs in Kansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Kansas State University
Manhattan
$10,942$42,073$25,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Fort Hays State University, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.