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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public · General
Kansas State University is a public institution in Manhattan, KS. With a 79% admission rate and 1,260 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 14,835 students, offers 60 programs with earnings data, and has a 69% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
79%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,260
Enrollment
14,835
Completion Rate
69%
Cost of Attendance
$25,441
In-State Tuition
$10,942
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,816
Programs
60
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 60 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 60 of 60 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,758 | $91,586 | $25,441 | 3.1x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,938 | — | $25,441 | 3.1x | |
| 3 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,724 | — | $25,441 | 3.1x | |
| 4 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,492 | $105,727 | $25,441 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,385 | — | $25,441 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Agricultural and Food Products ProcessingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,052 | $83,856 | $25,441 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,253 | $94,083 | $25,441 | 2.9x | |
| 8 | Architectural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,091 | $88,031 | $25,441 | 2.9x | |
| 9 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,627 | $89,754 | $25,441 | 2.9x | |
| 10 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,300 | $77,352 | $25,441 | 2.7x | |
| 11 | Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,644 | — | $25,441 | 2.5x | |
| 12 | Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,239 | — | $25,441 | 2.5x | |
| 13 | Food Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,479 | $62,917 | $25,441 | 2.5x | |
| 14 | Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,696 | $85,606 | $25,441 | 2.4x | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,155 | $79,534 | $25,441 | 2.4x | |
| 16 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,144 | $92,359 | $25,441 | 2.4x | |
| 17 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,509 | $73,166 | $25,441 | 2.1x | |
| 18 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,223 | $64,510 | $25,441 | 2.1x | |
| 19 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,751 | $61,026 | $25,441 | 2.1x | |
| 20 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,538 | $67,390 | $25,441 | 2.1x | |
| 21 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,490 | $75,615 | $25,441 | 2.1x | |
| 22 | Air TransportationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,198 | — | $25,441 | 2.0x | |
| 23 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,468 | $72,115 | $25,441 | 2.0x | |
| 24 | Plant SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,115 | $61,678 | $25,441 | 2.0x | |
| 25 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,179 | — | $25,441 | 1.8x |
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