Agriculture at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, 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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Online Class Availability at Fort Hays State University
Online coursework is an option at Fort Hays State University. Among 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) studied exclusively online and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Fort Hays State University
Use these rankings to compare Fort Hays State University’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Fort Hays State University
Students who complete Fort Hays State University’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,091 |
| 2 years | $34,266 |
| 3 years | $34,422 |
| 4 years | $44,782 |
| 5 years | $48,804 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Fort Hays State University report median earnings of $44,782, compared with $51,930 for all Fort Hays State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Fort Hays State University comes in at $19,795.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Fort Hays State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
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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