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. Also, learn how K -State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural business.
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K -State is in the top 10% of the country for agricultural business. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 93 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in agricultural business from K -State. This makes it the #2 most popular school for agricultural business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in agricultural business in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,751 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,448 for all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, agricultural business students borrow a median amount of $29,144 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agricultural business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,112.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the agricultural business program at K -State is $224 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 85 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agricultural business from K -State in 2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 91% 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 agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the K -State agricultural business 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.
Agricultural Business majors graduating with a master's degree from K -State make a median salary of $96,774 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all agricultural business graduates with a master's is $79,991.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in agricultural business from K -State. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% 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 master's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 267 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 104 |
| Plant Sciences | 75 |
| Food Science Technology | 74 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.