Agriculture at Kansas State University
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kansas State University
Online coursework is an option at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Kansas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kansas State University’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #65 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #65 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #382 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Kansas State University
Graduates of Kansas State University’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,186 |
| 2 years | $53,304 |
| 3 years | $48,486 |
| 4 years | $64,624 |
| 5 years | $76,654 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Kansas State University take home a median $64,624, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Kansas State University is $21,957.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Kansas State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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