Pittsburg State University, KS
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Pittsburg State University Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity39
Retention36
Graduation1
Earnings34
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pittsburg State University
71%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism5%
Communications Technologies3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
Engineering Technologies14%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Pittsburg State University
90%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Pittsburg State University
$7K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pittsburg State University
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pittsburg State University
75%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 50% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 29% | 31% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pittsburg State University
92%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pittsburg State University
5,067
Undergraduates
67%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,223
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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