Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas · Public · 15,142 undergraduates
All 77 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr). Another 235 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,178 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,143 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,369 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,110 |
| $110k and up | $23,665 |
| All families (average) | $19,406 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $50,941 | +$16,054 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,562 | +$11,675 | clears the bar | $23,408 | 2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,533 | +$53,646 | clears the bar | $22,116 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,735 | +$34,848 | clears the bar | $22,982 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,705 | +$40,818 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $53,073 | +$18,186 | clears the bar | $23,050 | 1.3 yrs |
| Nutrition Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $62,128 | +$27,241 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,837 | +$34,950 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 0.6 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $65,677 | +$30,790 | clears the bar | $21,531 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,008 | +$44,121 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $47,528 | +$12,641 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $56,320 | +$21,433 | clears the bar | $34,300 | 1.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $107,194 | +$72,307 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional Degree | $119,983 | +$85,096 | clears the bar | $208,940 | 2.5 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $53,337 | +$18,450 | clears the bar | $19,875 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 77 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 71% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.