At a glance
Average net price
$15,784
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.6%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
4,210
In-state tuition
$8,400
Out-of-state tuition
$19,744
Cost of attendance
$22,099
Median earnings (10y)
$50,579
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,050
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 77.2%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (59% of credentials).
- STEM9%
- Health4%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts59%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services6%
- Liberal arts55.4%~2,333 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business12.1%~511 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.3%~223 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.5%~187 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~181 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology2.7%~114 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.1%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.1%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences0.7%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.6%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.2%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 399 | $49,339 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 250 | $56,234 | $22,791 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 225 | $43,890 | — |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 151 | $57,047 | $23,461 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 127 | $35,144 | $24,125 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 120 | $33,898 | $22,727 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 115 | $31,503 | $22,951 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 104 | $27,599 | $19,550 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 99 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 97 | $43,063 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 91 | $59,333 | $22,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 91 | $39,063 | $23,994 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 90 | $41,194 | $23,015 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 87 | $60,470 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 79 | $31,900 | $23,500 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 73 | $33,029 | $25,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 68 | $27,907 | $23,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 64 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 63 | $51,359 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 60 | $47,139 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 54 | $43,111 | $21,875 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 52 | $43,801 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 52 | $45,021 | $22,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 51 | $35,322 | $19,661 |
| Insurance. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 46 | $36,425 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor's | 37 | $46,945 | $20,500 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 36 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $24,900 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $21,235 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 32 | $34,554 | $24,843 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 32 | — | $12,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| History. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University is a mid-sized institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,210 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Engineering tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Pittsburg State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,784 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,400 for in-state students and $19,744 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,099 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,579 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Pittsburg State University confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (59% of credentials), business (12% of credentials), social sciences (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Pittsburg State University accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,050. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Pittsburg, Kansas (town), Pittsburg State University draws students from across Kansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg State University
Q.How much does Pittsburg State University cost?
The average net price at Pittsburg State University is $15,784 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,099.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Pittsburg State University?
Pittsburg State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Pittsburg State University?
Pittsburg State University admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Pittsburg State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pittsburg State University graduate earns $50,579 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Pittsburg State University?
Published tuition is $8,400 in-state and $19,744 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Pittsburg State University located?
Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg, Kansas (ZIP 66762).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Pittsburg State University at their official website.