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Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas · Public university
Address: 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601 · Phone: (785) 628-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Fort Hays State University is a public trade/career school in Hays, Kansas offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The state average completion rate is 57.3%, though Fort Hays State's own completion figure isn't reported; per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $21,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,928.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Fort Hays State University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and about 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $50,940 | $76,070 | $82,570 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $46,912 | $42,682 | $20,115 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Fort Hays State University is a public university located in Hays, Kansas, a remote-town setting. The campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors, including the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, which covers its radiology and sonography offerings. Federal financial aid (Title IV, including FAFSA and Pell Grants) can be used here. Among its trade-relevant offerings, the school's most notable program family is radiology and sonography, with 4 program completers reported.
Federal data shows a median graduate debt of $21,000 and median earnings of $48,928 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate is 57.3%, but Fort Hays State's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given its status as a large public university (undergraduate enrollment of 9,733) with a narrow radiology/sonography program footprint, this campus may suit students seeking a bachelor's-level or allied-health credential rather than a short-term vocational certificate; program length details are not reported here, so career changers should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and program-specific accreditors, and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Fort Hays State University's federal data lists radiology and sonography programs, with 4 completers reported. No other trade program families are listed in this data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 57.3%, but Fort Hays State's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported as $21,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $48,928, according to federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (785) 628-4000 or visit https://www.fhsu.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Fort Hays State University is a public institution, which typically means it receives state funding and may offer lower in-state tuition than private options, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm the duration of its radiology and sonography programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the program-specific accreditors listed, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155061.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling flexibility are not reported in this data, so career-changer fit cannot be confirmed; contact the school directly to ask about program format and timing.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check with radiologic technology licensing boards for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Fort Hays State University at (785) 628-4000 or through its website at https://www.fhsu.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155061 to compare outcomes across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.