Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · Public · Visit Website

Pittsburg State University is located in the southeastern Kansas town of Pittsburg. The campus provides a close-knit atmosphere with a focus on applied learning and technology. Students benefit from programs with a strong career orientation and hands-on experiences. The university is known for its Gorilla mascot and school spirit.

Programs Analyzed
21
Avg Grad Earnings
$45,494/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
56/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,008/yr
Out-of-state: $19,692/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 32% of students receive Pell Grants and 45% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $17,392 $69,568 6.5x
$30K – $48K $17,369 $69,476 6.5x
$48K – $75K $18,833 $75,332 6.0x
$75K – $110K $20,287 $81,148 5.6x
$110K+ $19,715 $78,860 5.8x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,008 $32,032 14.2x

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 Pittsburg State University

21 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
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84 $66,243/yr High 22.5x
Construction Management
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82 $69,733/yr High 27.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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76 $50,450/yr Very High 18.9x
Accounting and Related Services
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71 $43,624/yr Very High 19.1x
Industrial Production Technologies
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69 $64,703/yr Moderate 24.7x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
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68 $57,234/yr Moderate 23.4x
Business/Commerce, General
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68 $46,738/yr High 15.9x
Computer Systems Analysis
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66 $54,783/yr Very High 18.4x
Teacher Education
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64 $43,802/yr High 14.5x
Marketing
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62 $44,401/yr Very High 17.2x
Quality Control
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61 $69,750/yr High 20.8x
Teacher Education
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57 $41,572/yr High 12.7x
Biology, General
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49 $32,134/yr High 18.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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46 $36,393/yr Moderate 13.2x
Social Work
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44 $38,288/yr Moderate 12.2x
Psychology, General
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44 $36,197/yr High 12.5x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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38 $36,597/yr Low 13.9x
Communication and Media Studies
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38 $28,106/yr High 14.7x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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33 $35,587/yr Very High 10.1x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
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32 $28,782/yr High 12.8x
Graphic Communications
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31 $30,270/yr High 12.6x
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