Kansas State University Graduate Programs
Kansas State University (referred to as K-State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Manhattan, KS. K-State graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Kansas State University is $11,786 for Kansas residents and $25,147 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $429 for Kansas residents and $959 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 4,676 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students1,505 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $11,786 Residents $25,147 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 4,676 |
| Online Graduate Population | 1,505 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Kansas State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1916 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
K-State offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 183 gradaute programs. Last year, total 1,683 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at K-State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at K-State.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 9 | 135 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | 22 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1 | 3 |
| Agricultural Public Services (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Animal Sciences | 1 | 15 |
| Food Science | 1 | 24 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 1 | 4 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1 | 10 |
| Horticultural Science | 1 | 7 |
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | 1 | 45 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 13 |
| Architecture [+] | 4 | 115 |
| Architecture | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Architecture | 1 | 30 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 1 | 74 |
| Architecture and Related Services (other) | 1 | 11 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 2 | 19 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 9 |
| Journalism | 1 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 14 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 | 2 |
| Education [+] | 9 | 332 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 22 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 15 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 10 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 35 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 75 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 156 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 9 | 49 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Architectural Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 12 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Operations Research | 1 | 8 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 | 4 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 | 5 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 4 | 48 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 1 | 10 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | 34 |
| Family and Community Services | 1 | 2 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 20 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 7 | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 1 | 1 |
| Parasitology | 1 | 0 |
| Entomology | 1 | 5 |
| Genetics | 1 | 2 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Statistics | 1 | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 4 | 19 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | 0 |
| Gerontology | 1 | 2 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 14 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 13 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 8 |
| Physics | 1 | 3 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 15 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 1 | 15 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 6 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 5 | 18 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 7 |
| Geography | 1 | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 | 1 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 4 | 26 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 1 | 0 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 4 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 4 |
| Music | 1 | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 20 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 0 |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 0 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 0 |
| Public Health | 1 | 20 |
| Business [+] | 5 | 205 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 73 |
| Accounting | 1 | 52 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | 54 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | 1 |
| Management Science | 1 | 25 |
| History [+] | 1 | 5 |
| History | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 84 | 1,115 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 8 | 34 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1 | 6 |
| Animal Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| Agricultural Animal Breeding | 1 | 0 |
| Food Science | 1 | 3 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 1 | 4 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 1 | 7 |
| Horticultural Science | 1 | 8 |
| Veterinary Physiology | 1 | 3 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 10 |
| Education [+] | 7 | 57 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 25 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 4 |
| Community College Education | 1 | 10 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 9 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 8 | 24 |
| Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 13 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 13 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 0 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 8 | 24 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 5 |
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | 1 | 2 |
| Microbiology | 1 | 1 |
| Parasitology | 1 | 0 |
| Entomology | 1 | 1 |
| Genetics | 1 | 1 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 1 | 6 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 12 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Statistics | 1 | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 5 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 26 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 13 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 0 |
| Physics | 1 | 13 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 3 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 4 | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 3 |
| Geography | 1 | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 | 1 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | 2 |
| History [+] | 1 | 0 |
| History | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 222 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 | 104 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 104 |
| Total | 1 | 104 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 7 | 11 |
| Urban and Community Horticulture | 1 | 1 |
| Animal Health | 1 | 2 |
| Livestock Management | 1 | 4 |
| Food Science and Technology (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Horticultural Science | 1 | 0 |
| Range Science and Management | 1 | 0 |
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Architecture [+] | 1 | 2 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 1 | 2 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Education [+] | 10 | 70 |
| Multicultural Education | 1 | 8 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 1 | 7 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | 0 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 42 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 5 | 1 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 2 | 61 |
| Family Resource Management Studies | 1 | 60 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 5 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Entomology | 1 | 0 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 11 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 3 |
| Statistics | 1 | 8 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 10 |
| Gerontology | 1 | 3 |
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 1 | 0 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 1 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 3 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Air Transportation (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 12 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 0 |
| Regulatory Science/Affairs | 1 | 7 |
| Public Health | 1 | 5 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 4 | 47 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 0 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | 38 |
| Management Science | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 49 | 242 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of K-State are $11,786 for Kansas residents and $25,147 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $429 for Kansas residents and $959 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas residents | Out of State | Kansas residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $11,069 | $23,717 | $419 | $946 |
| 2020 | $11,277 | $24,115 | $425 | $960 |
| 2021 | $11,277 | $24,115 | $426 | $960 |
| 2022 | $11,225 | $23,949 | $429 | $959 |
| 2023 | $11,253 | $23,977 | $429 | $959 |
| 2024 | $11,786 | $25,147 | $449 | $1,006 |
Graduate Student Population
At K-State graduate schools, there are total 4,676 graduate students. Among them, 1,505 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,800 men and 2,876 women students at K-State graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at K-State.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,676 | 1,800 | 2,876 |
| American Indian/Native American | 34 | 10 | 24 |
| Asian | 122 | 37 | 85 |
| Black/African American | 182 | 80 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 329 | 113 | 216 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 3,145 | 1,121 | 2,024 |
| Two More | 112 | 46 | 66 |
| Un-Known | 85 | 35 | 50 |