by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how K-State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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K-State is in the top 15% of the country for agriculture. More specifically it was ranked #68 out of 521 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 10 |
| Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 10 |
| Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 10 |
| Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in Kansas | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University conferred 431 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from K-State report a median salary of $64,624 a year. This is above $61,525, the median for all majors at K-State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at K-State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $21,957 in student loans. This is lower than $23,546, the typical median for all majors at K-State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $27,590 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Approximately 88% of graduates 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 378 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture master’s degree graduates at K-State were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of agriculture doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture doctoral degree graduates at K-State were Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a doctoral in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Kansas State University.
This agriculture program at K-State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 217 |
| Agricultural Economics | 130 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 120 |
| Plant Sciences | 97 |
| Food Science Technology | 89 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 39 |
| Food Processing | 27 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 19 |
| Agricultural Production | 15 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 11 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 1 |