by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with food processing programs.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for food processing list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Food Processing Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in food processing. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of food processing students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $76,052. This is higher than $62,279, which is the national median for all food processing bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the food processing program at K -State is $497 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at K -State was $895 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
Of the 31 food processing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from K -State, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in food processing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the K -State food processing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the K -State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food processing majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 267 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 116 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 104 |
| Plant Sciences | 75 |
| Food Science Technology | 74 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.