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Emporia State University
Emporia State University's campus is located in the heart of Emporia, Kansas, offering a traditional college town experience. The university is known for its strong teacher's college, as well as programs in library and information management. Students benefit from a close-knit community fostered by the university's relatively small size and focus on student engagement.
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,951/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
55/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$7,356/yr
Out-of-state: $15,669/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 34% of students receive Pell Grants and 61% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$10,658 |
$42,632 |
9.1x |
| $30K – $48K |
$10,763 |
$43,052 |
9.0x |
| $48K – $75K |
$15,438 |
$61,752 |
6.3x |
| $75K – $110K |
$18,019 |
$72,076 |
5.4x |
| $110K+ |
$18,347 |
$73,388 |
5.3x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$7,356 |
$29,424 |
13.2x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Emporia State University
15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
Compare across schools |
82 |
$60,066/yr |
High |
22.8x |
Information Science/Studies
Compare across schools |
77 |
$48,438/yr |
Very High |
28.2x |
Accounting and Related Services
Compare across schools |
71 |
$40,967/yr |
Very High |
23.7x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
69 |
$40,528/yr |
High |
20.5x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
63 |
$43,954/yr |
High |
14.7x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
63 |
$43,933/yr |
High |
15.2x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Compare across schools |
56 |
$35,970/yr |
Moderate |
15.3x |
Marketing
Compare across schools |
52 |
$40,830/yr |
Very High |
12.9x |
Human Resources Management and Services
Compare across schools |
50 |
$38,538/yr |
High |
12.1x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
48 |
$35,389/yr |
High |
16.1x |
Public Health
Compare across schools |
44 |
$31,547/yr |
High |
15.3x |
Communication and Media Studies
Compare across schools |
41 |
$37,095/yr |
High |
13.4x |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Compare across schools |
38 |
$38,423/yr |
Low |
14.2x |
Sociology
Compare across schools |
38 |
$29,313/yr |
High |
14.4x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
27 |
$19,276/yr |
Moderate |
10.6x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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