Parents Why College + Emporia State University
ESU is a great investment
Why go to college
Investing in a four-year degree is worth it. What will you get for your four-year degree? A lot.
- More career options: More jobs than ever are requiring a bachelor's degree.
- More money: According to a 2019 article from Liberty Street Economics, “in recent years, the average college grad with just a bachelor’s degree earned about $78,000, compared to $45,000 for the average worker with only a high school diploma.” (source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- Better employment benefits: Employees with a bachelor's degree are more likely to be eligible for jobs with better benefits such as health insurance and retirement.
- Job security: Employees with a bachelor's degree are more likely to have better job security.
- A network: Students who participate in internships while in college and get hands-on experiences will graduate with a network of potential employers and references.
It's all about excellence
- Undergraduate and graduate programs offered in ESU's eight colleges: School of Business and Technology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Library and Information Management, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Science and Mathematics, School of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Applied Health Sciences, and The Teachers College.
- Named a College of Distinction eight consecutive years.
- 96% of graduates find jobs or are accepted to advanced studies programs within six months of graduation (four-yr average).
- Ranked in “2024 Best Regional Colleges" in Princeton Review Best Midwestern College
- High-impact learning, which prioritizes practical application of concepts in and out of the classroom, resume-worthy experiences, and hands-on learning.
- Stinger Success Program offers students a dedicated academic advisor, freshman seminar and academic support services.
- Smaller class sizes mean students don't get lost in the crowd.