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. In addition, we cover how K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 117 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in me from K -State. This makes it the #210 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $72,627. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at K -State is $254 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 182 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from K -State in 2021-2022, 93% were men and 7% 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, 81% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
K -State does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the K -State Online Learning page.
The me program at K -State awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in me.
| 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 me majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 61 |
| Industrial Engineering | 58 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
| Architectural Engineering | 43 |
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