Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.8%
- Retention Rate
- 85.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,945
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $170,720 | $72,370 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $119,061 | $71,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $106,421 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $73,299 | $32,322 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,625 | $61,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $21,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,001 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $64,990 | $25,811 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,666 | $20,500 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $62,260 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,722 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,350 | $15,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $25,000 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $55,764 | $179,778 |
Outcomes Overview
Kansas graduates earn a median of $61,945 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 34% with typical debt loads of $21,000. Monthly loan payments of $223 consume about 4% of starting salaries. The school's strong journalism program feeds into media careers, while its business and education programs place graduates across the Midwest. Alumni like Paul Rudd and Bob Dole demonstrate the university's broad reach into entertainment and politics. With 96.1% of graduates finding employment and earnings that outpace the national median, Kansas delivers solid value despite moderate debt levels. This represents a strong return on investment for most students.