Engineering-Related Fields at Pittsburg State University

With estimated first-year earnings around $69,000 against debt of roughly $25,000, Pittsburg State's engineering-related bachelor's appears to follow typical national patterns for this field—though it's crucial to understand these figures come from peer programs nationwide, not tracked outcomes from Pitt State's own graduates. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37 suggests manageable financial strain, assuming the national benchmark holds locally.

The challenge is that "engineering-related" covers a wide spectrum—from engineering technology to construction management to surveying—and outcomes can vary significantly depending on which specific concentration a student pursues and where they work after graduation. National medians for this category show relatively tight clustering (the 75th percentile is only about $5,600 higher), but individual program quality and local industry connections matter enormously in fields where hands-on skills and regional employers drive hiring.

For Kansas families, Pitt State's accessible admission profile (88% acceptance rate) makes this a realistic option, but the lack of reported data from either Pitt State or Kansas's only other similar program means you're making this investment without knowing how well this particular department places graduates or what they actually earn. If your student is committed to staying in the region and the specific concentration aligns with local industry needs, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value—but verify employer connections and job placement rates directly with the department before committing.