by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering tech programs.
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K -State was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering tech majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Technology Associate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best General Engineering Technology Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in general engineering technology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,696 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $60,529 for all engineering tech bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Engineering Technology from K -State in 2021-2022, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
K -State does not offer an online option for its engineering tech 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 engineering tech program at K -State awarded 10 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 90% of these degrees went to men with the other 10% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% 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 associate's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology | 69 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 7 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 2 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 2 |
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