Is University of Kansas worth it?
University of Kansas is a public, four-year institution in Lawrence, Kansas (small city). It awarded 7,435 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, architectural and building sciences and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,168
Median earnings 4 years after
$69,680
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,945
Average net price
$18,059
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
7,435
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
21,217
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $51,167 | $59,791 | 305 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,138 | $123,824 | 285 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $43,191 | $62,394 | 198 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $96,424 | $112,311 | 159 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $115,842 | $136,128 | 155 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,913 | $55,329 | 151 |
| Law | First professional | $70,180 | $94,898 | 139 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $57,884 | $86,453 | 134 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $40,772 | $60,258 | 117 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $58,196 | $59,173 | 115 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,347 | $78,601 | 115 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $42,527 | $58,777 | 112 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,891 | $62,876 | 109 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $63,735 | $97,676 | 109 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,633 | $77,725 | 106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 274 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 200 |
| Social Work | Master's | 192 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 187 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | 170 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 169 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 164 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 158 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 147 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 147 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Kansas. 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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