Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,903
66th percentile (60th in KS)
Sample Size
73
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Friends University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Friends University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 66th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Friends University$55,903$51,301
Emporia State University$51,665$51,028
Pittsburg State University$49,852$49,040
Kansas State University$46,704$73,321
University of Saint Mary$43,355
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Kansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Emporia State University
Emporia
$7,356$51,665
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg
$8,008$49,852
Kansas State University
Manhattan
$10,942$46,704
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth
$33,890$43,355

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.