Fort Hays State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Fort Hays State University at a glance

• 9,733

  students enrolled

• 3,350

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,569

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,437 in state, $15,615 out of state

• $44,428

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,928

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ellis County, where the college is.

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• 11

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Ellis County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $59,889

  median household income

  Ellis County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (1 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: GPAC (4), Agiliti Health (2), KVC Health Systems (2), Farm Credit (1), HaysMed (1), U.S. Army Reserve Command (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (3), Human Resources (3), Clinical (2), Administration (1), Finance (1), Marketing (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Kansas Local Area I Workforce Development Board.

• KANSASWORKS HaysHays · 785-625-5654 · 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Fort Hays State University?

Fort Hays State University enrolls about 9,733 students and is a public 4-year institution in Hays, Kansas. It awards about 3,350 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Fort Hays State University?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Fort Hays State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,428 six years after entry and $48,928 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Fort Hays State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University?

11 open professional jobs are listed in Ellis County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GPAC has the most openings.