Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,226
25th percentile (40th in KS)
Sample Size
80
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Friends University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Friends University graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions 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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Friends University$43,226$45,940
Washburn University$52,595
Emporia State University$48,228$40,642
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Kansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Washburn University
Topeka
$9,578$52,595
Emporia State University
Emporia
$7,356$48,228

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 Friends University, approximately 34% 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.