Is Kansas State University worth it?
Kansas State University is a public, four-year institution in Manhattan, Kansas (small city). It awarded 5,493 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, marketing management and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,890
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,711
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,262
Average net price
$19,406
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
5,493
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
15,142
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,320 | $46,562 | 237 |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's | $38,868 | $50,941 | 207 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,627 | $88,533 | 202 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $46,704 | $53,073 | 200 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $50,468 | $69,837 | 179 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,538 | $69,735 | 158 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $37,484 | $56,418 | 124 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $47,436 | $56,320 | 111 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $53,751 | $66,387 | 109 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $76,385 | $107,194 | 106 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $54,509 | $75,705 | 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $34,241 | $47,528 | 101 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | $74,253 | $91,809 | 97 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First professional | $93,100 | $119,983 | 90 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $40,793 | $50,681 | 88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 168 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 130 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 125 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Veterinary Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 120 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 108 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Bachelor's | 98 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kansas 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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