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Engineering at Kansas State University

Engineering at Kansas State University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, take a look at what Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kansas State University sits in Manhattan, KS.

Studying Online at Kansas State University

Online coursework is an option at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Kansas State University

Rankings can help you compare Kansas State University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #2 of 5
Best Value Kansas #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #20 of 49
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #26 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #292 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #407 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #2 of 5
Best Value Kansas #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #20 of 49
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #26 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #292 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #407 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Kansas State University

Students who complete Kansas State University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Kansas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $66,473
2 years $65,707
3 years $75,113
4 years $84,539
5 years $90,999

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Kansas State University earn a median of $84,539, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Kansas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Kansas State University stands at $24,843.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Kansas State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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