University of Kansas: programs, outcomes and local jobs
University of Kansas at a glance
21,217
students enrolled
7,512
degrees and certificates a year
69%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,059
average net price a year
Tuition $10,596 in state, $28,308 out of state
$51,217
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$61,945
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18% | 1,363 |
| Health professions | 15% | 1,160 |
| Engineering | 7% | 518 |
| Education | 6% | 460 |
| Psychology | 6% | 432 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 2 | 2 |
The job market around University of Kansas
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Douglas County, where the college is.
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3
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Douglas County
2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier
$68,756
median household income
Douglas County
48%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (2 open).
Hiring most: Heritage Tractor (2), Liberty Personnel Services (1).
What they hire for: Finance (2), Engineering (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kansas Local Area I Workforce Development Board.
- Lawrence Workforce CenterLawrence · 785-840-9675 · 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Kansas
- Kansas State UniversityManhattan · 15,142 students
- Wichita State UniversityWichita · 10,780 students
- Fort Hays State UniversityHays · 9,733 students
- Washburn UniversityTopeka · 4,562 students
- Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg · 4,210 students
- Emporia State UniversityEmporia · 2,239 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Kansas?
- University of Kansas enrolls about 21,217 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lawrence, Kansas. It awards about 7,512 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Kansas?
- 69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Kansas graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,217 six years after entry and $61,945 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Kansas offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of Kansas awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of Kansas?
- 3 open professional jobs are listed in Douglas County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Heritage Tractor has the most openings.
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