Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,939
72nd percentile (60th in KS)
Sample Size
34
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Fort Hays State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Fort Hays State University graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 72th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fort Hays State University$54,939$52,941
Emporia State University$57,008$53,205
Wichita State University$53,762$54,399
Kansas State University$47,436$50,734
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Kansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Emporia State University
Emporia
$7,356$57,008
Wichita State University
Wichita
$9,322$53,762
Kansas State University
Manhattan
$10,942$47,436

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.