All Kansas State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 22
- Engineering · 14
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | $76,052 | $91,040 | $23,250 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $63,239 | $78,537 | $19,344 |
| Food Science and Technology | $62,479 | $78,367 | $24,844 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $44,486 | $72,398 | $23,322 |
| Natural Sciences | $28,107 | $68,243 | $20,500 |
| Physiology | $31,958 | $65,677 | $22,775 |
| Biochemistry | $29,651 | $65,122 | $27,500 |
| Plant Sciences | $50,115 | $58,603 | $21,905 |
| Biology | $27,301 | $57,718 | $21,500 |
| Mathematics | $43,067 | $55,435 | $21,250 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | $39,705 | $53,401 | $23,979 |
| Animal Sciences | $38,868 | $50,941 | $22,757 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $26,843 | $48,908 | $24,853 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | — | — |
| Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $14,138 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $35,523 | — | $17,227 |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,758 | $95,640 | $23,105 |
| Industrial Engineering | $77,724 | $93,098 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,492 | $92,068 | $24,750 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $74,253 | $91,809 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | $74,091 | $91,336 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $72,627 | $88,533 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,300 | $83,453 | $25,250 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $64,644 | $81,376 | $22,873 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $61,696 | $72,544 | $22,250 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | $77,938 | — | $25,766 |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Real Estate Development | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $60,144 | $85,396 | $24,308 |
| Accounting | $60,155 | $79,008 | $24,250 |
| Finance | $54,509 | $75,705 | $24,990 |
| Economics | $52,490 | $71,747 | $20,312 |
| Business | $54,223 | $70,601 | $29,705 |
| Marketing | $50,468 | $69,837 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $52,538 | $69,735 | $23,250 |
| Agricultural Business | $53,751 | $66,387 | $19,641 |
| Entrepreneurship | $39,646 | $59,809 | $21,287 |
| Hospitality Management | $42,073 | $58,282 | $25,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | $33,381 | $62,128 | $24,625 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,621 | $19,500 |
| Dietetics | — | $59,824 | $29,125 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $55,985 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerontology | $37,623 | $60,172 | $25,000 |
| International / Global Studies | — | $53,389 | — |
| English | $31,364 | $50,448 | $21,750 |
| History | $33,744 | $50,016 | $19,539 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | $23,091 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $43,992 | $61,150 | — |
| Studio Art | $28,218 | $39,991 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | — | $39,598 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $37,484 | $56,418 | $21,500 |
| Communications | $30,385 | $52,603 | $24,945 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,179 | $48,801 | $22,814 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,320 | $46,562 | $24,999 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,385 | $107,194 | $25,871 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $51,198 | $85,147 | $21,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Kansas State University students earn a median $57,262 ten years after starting college, more than 85% of Kansas colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
Kansas State University majors questions
How many majors does Kansas State University offer?
Kansas State University offers 94 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Kansas State University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Kansas State University earn a median $107,194 four years after graduating, the highest of the 59 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,871.
Which Kansas State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $39,598 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Kansas State University overview