Education at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Fort Hays State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, KS.
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Studying Online at Fort Hays State University
Many students take online classes at Fort Hays State University. Of 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) studied exclusively online and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Fort Hays State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fort Hays State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #47 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #93 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #652 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #858 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Fort Hays State University
Students who complete Fort Hays State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,324 |
| 2 years | $41,512 |
| 3 years | $43,889 |
| 4 years | $49,269 |
| 5 years | $53,731 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Fort Hays State University take home a median $49,269, compared with $51,930 for all Fort Hays State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Fort Hays State University stands at $26,941.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Fort Hays State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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