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 #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
AE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,356 a year. This is less than $59,306, which is the national median of all ae majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, ae students borrow a median amount of $22,873 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ae bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,239.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at Kansas State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ae from K -State. About 67% were men and 33% 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, 71% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 ae students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from K -State, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 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 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 182 |
| Electrical Engineering | 75 |
| Architectural Engineering | 70 |
| Civil Engineering | 64 |
| Industrial Engineering | 60 |
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