Pittsburg State University Rankings by Salary Score

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Pittsburg State University is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.


Salary and Debt by Major at Pittsburg State University

We calculated a salary score for each of Pittsburg State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Pittsburg State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.

Salary Scores for PSU Associate Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology 52 100% 100% Not Reported $48,820 52
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies 28 100% 100% Not Reported $32,930 28

Salary Scores for PSU Bachelor's Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Accounting and Related Services 16 100% 100% $23,250 $40,550 16
Biology, General 29 97% 97% $19,500 $25,970 29
Business/Commerce, General 32 96% 96% $18,500 $39,640 32
Communication and Media Studies 27 99% 99% $24,500 $29,690 27
Computer Systems Analysis 10 97% 97% $21,000 $43,800 10
Construction Management 25 97% 97% $22,250 $59,290 25
Criminal Justice and Corrections 37 97% 97% $25,000 $33,460 37
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians 41 92% 92% Not Reported $57,320 41
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 73 100% 100% Not Reported $73,740 73
English Language and Literature, General 59 94% 94% $24,050 $30,770 59
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 51 100% 100% $22,250 $30,080 51
Finance and Financial Management Services 20 100% 100% $20,960 $42,240 20
Fine and Studio Arts 3 100% 100% Not Reported $16,480 3
Graphic Communications 62 100% 100% $20,500 $33,990 62
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 11 100% 100% Not Reported $24,420 11
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians 75 100% 100% $23,000 $63,010 75
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 37 90% 90% $22,720 $30,410 37
Marketing 46 95% 95% $22,000 $41,790 46
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians 50 100% 100% $20,980 $58,870 50
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 52 100% 100% $19,200 $31,910 52
Psychology, General 30 92% 92% $21,500 $27,470 30
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 17 99% 99% $20,500 $54,980 17
Social Work 69 100% 100% $25,130 $34,300 69
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 35 99% 99% $21,500 $34,140 35
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 43 99% 99% $20,710 $35,860 43

Salary Scores for PSU Master's Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Business Administration, Management and Operations 13 97% 97% Not Reported $46,480 13
Educational Administration and Supervision 28 98% 98% $18,830 $48,820 28
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8 100% 100% Not Reported $40,610 8
Human Resources Management and Services 21 100% 100% Not Reported $50,860 21
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 24 100% 100% Not Reported $84,650 24
Special Education and Teaching 29 100% 100% $24,950 $45,920 29
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 41 88% 88% Not Reported $43,240 41
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 26 100% 100% $26,220 $42,090 26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 25 98% 98% $24,430 $43,800 25

Most Recent Reviews

Marc Resasco 11/22/2021

I would highly recommend Pittsburg State University to anyone who is seeking an MBA. The professors are excellent. While I did find this program quite challenging at times, it is definitely worth the investment. Whether you are majoring in international business, human resources, or accounting I would suggest the school.

Heather Jensen 4/4/2018

Pittsburg State University is a fantastic mid-sized institution committed to developing it's students into the most effective professionals in the area. Known for it's College of Education, Nursing, and Arts and Sciences, PSU is a name on a resume that is meaningful to employers. The exercise science, bio/pre-med, psychology, and nursing programs provide premium education with a reputation for excellence. The class sizes at PSU are small, allowing instructors to get to know each student personally. Instructors... Read More