McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas · Private, nonprofit · 872 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,587 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,939 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,655 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,737 |
| $110k and up | $31,043 |
| All families (average) | $26,441 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $52,781 | +$17,894 | clears the bar | $26,975 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $48,331 | +$13,444 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.