Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $64,644 track close to the $64,972 national median for Agricultural Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agricultural Engineering programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Agricultural Engineering's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.
At $18,757 in median debt against $64,644 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #17 of 21 Agricultural Engineering programs, Kansas State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.