Kansas State University Graduate Programs

Kansas State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Manhattan, KS. K-State offers total 186 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $25,147 ($11,786 Kansas residents)
  • Graduate Students: 4,676
  • Graduate Programs: 186

K-State Graduate Programs Overview

Kansas State University (referred to as K-State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Manhattan, KS. K-State offers total 186 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Kansas State University is $11,786 for Kansas residents and $25,147 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $429 for Kansas residents and $959 for out-of-state students. Total 4,676 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 19,722 with undergraduate students.
K-State 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesKansas residents: $11,786
Out-of-State: $25,147
Costs per CreditKansas residents: $429
Out-of-State: $959
Graduate Students4,676
Graduate Programs186 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Kansas State University

Kansas State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1916 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Kansas State University graduate schools offers 183 major programs and 16 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,683 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at K-State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at K-State with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 9 programs 135
Agricultural Business and Management1 program 22
Agricultural Economics1 program 3
Agricultural Public Services (other)1 program 5
Animal Sciences1 program 15
Food Science1 program 24
Food Technology and Processing1 program 4
Agronomy and Crop Science1 program 10
Horticultural Science1 program 7
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences1 program 45
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 13
Environmental Studies1 program 13
Architecture [+] 4 programs (1 online)115
Architecture1 program 0
Interior Architecture1 program 30
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology1 program 74
Architecture and Related Services (other)1 program (1 online)11
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 programs 19
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 9
Journalism1 program 10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs (1 online)16
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 14
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program (1 online)2
Education [+] 9 programs (2 online)332
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 22
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 15
Special Education and Teaching1 program 10
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 35
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)1 program (1 online)75
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1 program 19
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)156
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1 program 0
Engineering [+] 9 programs 49
Agricultural Engineering1 program 4
Architectural Engineering1 program 5
Chemical Engineering1 program 2
Civil Engineering1 program 12
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 8
Mechanical Engineering1 program 4
Nuclear Engineering1 program 0
Industrial Engineering1 program 6
Operations Research1 program 8
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 4
Engineering/Industrial Management1 program 2
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)1 program 2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 5
Foreign Languages and Literatures1 program 5
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 programs (1 online)48
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1 program 10
Human Development and Family Studies1 program (1 online)34
Family and Community Services1 program 2
Apparel and Textiles1 program 2
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 20
English Language and Literature1 program 20
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7 programs 22
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 10
Biochemistry1 program 0
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology1 program 1
Parasitology1 program 0
Entomology1 program 5
Genetics1 program 2
Exercise Physiology1 program 4
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs 10
Mathematics1 program 6
Statistics1 program 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4 programs (1 online)19
Systems Science and Theory1 program 0
Gerontology1 program (1 online)2
Nutrition Sciences1 program 14
Sustainability Studies1 program 3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other)1 program 0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 0
Philosophy1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 3 programs 13
Chemistry1 program 2
Geology/Earth Science1 program 8
Physics1 program 3
Psychology [+] 1 program (1 online)15
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)1 program (1 online)15
Human Services [+] 1 program 6
Public Administration1 program 6
Social Sciences [+] 5 programs 18
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1 program 7
Geography1 program 4
International Relations and Affairs1 program 5
Political Science and Government1 program 1
Sociology1 program 1
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology1 program (1 online)0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 26
Industrial and Product Design1 program 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 4
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 4
Music1 program 18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 20
Communication Sciences and Disorders1 program 0
Physician Assistant1 program 0
Athletic Training/Trainer1 program 0
Public Health1 program 20
Business [+] 5 programs 205
Business Administration and Management1 program 73
Accounting1 program 52
Financial Planning and Services1 program 54
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 1
Management Science1 program 25
History [+] 1 programs 5
History1 program 5
Total84 programs (8 online)1,115
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 8 programs 34
Agricultural Economics1 program 6
Animal Sciences1 program 3
Agricultural Animal Breeding1 program 0
Food Science1 program 3
Food Technology and Processing1 program 4
Agronomy and Crop Science1 program 7
Horticultural Science1 program 8
Veterinary Physiology1 program 3
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 1
Environmental Studies1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 10
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 10
Education [+] 7 programs 57
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 25
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 4
Community College Education1 program 10
Special Education and Teaching1 program 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 9
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1 program 9
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1 program 0
Engineering [+] 8 programs 24
Engineering1 program 0
Agricultural Engineering1 program 2
Chemical Engineering1 program 3
Civil Engineering1 program 3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 4
Mechanical Engineering1 program 8
Nuclear Engineering1 program 2
Industrial Engineering1 program 2
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 13
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences1 program 13
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 0
English Language and Literature1 program 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 programs 24
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 8
Biochemistry1 program 5
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology1 program 2
Microbiology1 program 1
Parasitology1 program 0
Entomology1 program 1
Genetics1 program 1
Pathology/Experimental Pathology1 program 6
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs 12
Mathematics1 program 6
Statistics1 program 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 5
Nutrition Sciences1 program 5
Physical Sciences [+] 3 programs 26
Chemistry1 program 13
Geology/Earth Science1 program 0
Physics1 program 13
Psychology [+] 1 program 4
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)1 program 4
Human Services [+] 1 program 3
Community Organization and Advocacy1 program 3
Social Sciences [+] 4 programs 7
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1 program 3
Geography1 program 2
International Relations and Affairs1 program 1
Sociology1 program 1
Business [+] 1 program (1 online)2
Financial Planning and Services1 program (1 online)2
History [+] 1 programs 0
History1 program 0
Total49 programs (1 online)222
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 104
Veterinary Medicine1 program 104
Total1 program104
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 7 programs 11
Urban and Community Horticulture1 program 1
Animal Health1 program 2
Livestock Management1 program 4
Food Science and Technology (other)1 program 2
Horticultural Science1 program 0
Range Science and Management1 program 0
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences1 program 2
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 2
Environmental Studies1 program 2
Architecture [+] 1 program (1 online)2
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning1 program (1 online)2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 program 3
Women's Studies1 program 3
Education [+] 10 programs (2 online)70
Multicultural Education1 program 8
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 0
Adult and Continuing Education Administration1 program 2
Educational Evaluation and Research1 program (1 online)7
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism1 program 0
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)1 program (1 online)42
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1 program 3
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1 program 3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other)1 program 1
Engineering [+] 5 programs (1 online)1
Agricultural Engineering1 program 0
Chemical Engineering1 program 0
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering1 program 0
Transportation and Highway Engineering1 program (1 online)1
Computer Engineering1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 61
Family Resource Management Studies1 program 60
Human Development and Family Studies1 program 1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 5
English Language and Literature1 program 5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 2
Entomology1 program 0
Biotechnology1 program 2
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3 programs 11
Applied Mathematics1 program 3
Statistics1 program 8
Mathematics and Statistics1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 programs (1 online)10
Gerontology1 program (1 online)3
Dispute Resolution1 program 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 0
Applied and Professional Ethics1 program 0
Human Services [+] 2 programs 2
Community Organization and Advocacy1 program 1
Public Administration1 program 1
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 3
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1 program 3
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 0
Air Transportation (other)1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 12
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program 0
Regulatory Science/Affairs1 program 7
Public Health1 program 5
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)1 program 0
Business [+] 4 programs (2 online)47
Business/Commerce1 program 4
Organizational Leadership1 program (1 online)0
Financial Planning and Services1 program 38
Management Science1 program (1 online)5
Total49 programs (7 online)242

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of K-State graduate programs is $11,786 for Kansas residents and $25,147 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $429 for Kansas residents and $959 for other students. The average living costs is $14,528 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at K-State
Kansas residentsOut of State
Tuition$10,294$23,018
Fees$959$959
Costs per Credit Hour$429$959
Living on-campus$14,528
Living off-campus$13,108

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.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Kansas State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6761,8002,876
American Indian/Native American341024
Asian1223785
Black/African American18280102
Hispanic329113216
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander422
White3,1451,1212,024
Two More1124666
Un-Known853550
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at K-State
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,6761,5057042,467

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University of Kansas (KU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lawrence, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,700 for Kansas residents and $29,412 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 26,708 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Washburn University (Washburn) is a Public, 4-years school located in Topeka, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,578 for Kansas residents and $20,582 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,460 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Pittsburg State University (Pitt State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Pittsburg, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,008 for Kansas residents and $19,692 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,858 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Emporia State University (ESU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Emporia, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,356 for Kansas residents and $15,669 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,324 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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University of Kansas (KU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lawrence, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,700 for Kansas residents and $29,412 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 26,708 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Kansas State University (K-State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Manhattan, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,942 for Kansas residents and $27,816 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 19,722 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Wichita State University (WSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Wichita, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,322 for Kansas residents and $19,240 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,216 and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
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Emporia State University (ESU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Emporia, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,356 for Kansas residents and $15,669 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,324 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Hays, KS. The 2023 tuition & fees is $5,633 for Kansas residents and $16,811 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,949 and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
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