Is Emporia State University worth it?
Emporia State University is a public, four-year institution in Emporia, Kansas (small town). It awarded 1,815 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, curriculum and instruction and library and information science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,153
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,751
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,601
Average net price
$16,261
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
1,815
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
2,239
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $47,440 | $54,843 | 202 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,933 | $46,195 | 166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $61,434 | $65,259 | 114 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $51,665 | $53,602 | 86 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,954 | $50,458 | 81 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $53,927 | $58,389 | 79 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $53,656 | $59,568 | 69 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $60,072 | $80,168 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $60,066 | $71,002 | 54 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,528 | $60,719 | 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $38,423 | $50,717 | 39 |
| Mathematics | Master's | $59,896 | $70,133 | 34 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $72,171 | $89,555 | 34 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,970 | $48,574 | 33 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $57,008 | $60,355 | 30 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 212 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 178 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 162 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 148 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 115 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 86 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's | 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 44 |
| Accounting | Master's | 44 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Bachelor's | 41 |
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Sources: federal figures for Emporia State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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