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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KSPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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89%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$15,784
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$43,793
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pittsburg State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Pittsburg, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite17 - 24
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,920
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,235
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,321
Earnings 5yr: $90,793
Debt: $23,461
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,562
Earnings 5yr: $82,387
Debt: $22,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,819
Earnings 5yr: $65,575
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,033
Earnings 5yr: $63,887
Debt: $21,875
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,878
Earnings 5yr: $78,159
Debt: $25,000
Computer Systems Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,199
Earnings 5yr: $62,233
Debt: $20,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,657
Earnings 5yr: $75,413
Debt: $22,791
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,052
Earnings 5yr: $57,860
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,851
Earnings 5yr: $64,515
Debt: $22,250
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,565
Earnings 5yr: $54,241
Debt: $23,015
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,219
Earnings 5yr: $58,292
Debt: $23,994
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,192
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,733
Earnings 5yr: $62,312
Debt: $19,550
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,317
Earnings 5yr: $54,402
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,313
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,878
Earnings 5yr: $42,422
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,964
Earnings 5yr: $54,297
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,640
Earnings 5yr: $43,281
Debt: $22,951
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,023
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,784
In-State Tuition$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition$19,744
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$43,793
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,579

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$62,598
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