Public & Social Service at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Fort Hays State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
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. Among 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Fort Hays State University
Rankings can help you compare Fort Hays State University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #307 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #360 of 865 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #307 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #360 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Fort Hays State University
Students who complete Fort Hays State University’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,922 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $38,758 |
| 4 years | $43,125 |
| 5 years | $46,993 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Fort Hays State University earn a median of $43,125, compared with $51,930 for all Fort Hays State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Fort Hays State University comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Fort Hays State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.