Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Fort Hays State University · Hays, KS

CIP 24.01

$42,795Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,176Median earnings 4 years after
$51,328Median earnings 5 years after
$18,625Median federal debt
141Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Fort Hays State University earn a median of $42,795 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $18,625, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Kansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kansas
Lawrence
$42,527$19,282
Friends University
Wichita
$41,734$22,804
Baker University
Baldwin City
$40,704$25,562
Emporia State University
Emporia
$38,423$21,844
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg
$36,597$19,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Fort Hays State University make?

The median salary is $42,795 one year after graduation and $51,328 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,625.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.