by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ae.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in ae from K -State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $64,644. This is less than $65,020, which is the national median of all ae majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of ae bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to 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, 83% 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the K -State ae 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in ae from K -State. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 194 |
| Civil Engineering | 61 |
| Industrial Engineering | 58 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.