Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas · Public · 4,210 undergraduates
Of 32 programs with reported earnings, 31 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 67 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,968 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,453 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,676 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,873 |
| $110k and up | $20,237 |
| All families (average) | $15,784 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $76,819 | +$41,932 | clears the bar | $19,119 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $52,964 | +$18,077 | clears the bar | $25,428 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,657 | +$35,770 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $90,321 | +$55,434 | clears the bar | $21,684 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,757 | +$13,870 | clears the bar | $20,125 | 1.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,465 | +$8,578 | clears the bar | $20,550 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,733 | +$21,846 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $60,219 | +$25,332 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $56,313 | +$21,426 | clears the bar | $15,570 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $74,878 | +$39,991 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,640 | +$16,753 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $67,052 | +$32,165 | clears the bar | $27,785 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,565 | +$29,678 | clears the bar | $22,616 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,940 | +$11,053 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 2 yrs |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's Degree | $52,888 | +$18,001 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 57% 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.