by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at K-State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks K-State highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #150 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 150 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Kansas | 3 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 25 |
Here is each degree level available for mechanical engineering at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University handed out 130 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
K-State holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from K-State earn a median of $79,131 a year. This is higher than $61,525, the median for all majors at K-State.
To complete a bachelor’s at K-State, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 93% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State were White. Approximately 84% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at K-State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
