Emporia State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Emporia State University at a glance
2,239
students enrolled
1,984
degrees and certificates a year
56%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,261
average net price a year
Tuition $5,542 in state, $13,855 out of state
$41,389
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$47,601
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 40% | 783 |
| Business & management | 22% | 440 |
| Health professions | 8% | 160 |
| Library science | 8% | 155 |
| Psychology | 5% | 99 |
AI and data programs
Emporia State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Emporia State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lyon County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Lyon CountyKansas layoff noticesKansas rapid response
7
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.2%
unemployment in Lyon County
2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$59,078
median household income
Lyon County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to operations (1 open).
Hiring most: GPAC (3), Colgate Palmolive (1), Davron (1), Lyon County, Kansas (1), Pilot Company (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (3), Human Resources (2), Legal (1), Operations (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kansas WorkforceONE.
- KANSASWORKS Southeast - EmporiaEmporia · 620-342-3355 · M, T, W, Th 8:00am -1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm, and F 8:00am -1:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Emporia State University?
- Emporia State University enrolls about 2,239 students and is a public 4-year institution in Emporia, Kansas. It awards about 1,984 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Emporia State University?
- 56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Emporia State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,389 six years after entry and $47,601 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Emporia State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Emporia State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Emporia State University?
- 7 open professional jobs are listed in Lyon County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GPAC has the most openings.
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