Natural Sciences at Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Kansas State University graduates in natural sciences earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kansas State University Compares for Natural Sciences
All 9 colleges reporting natural sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,507 | $84,104 | #1 | $69,242 |
| 2 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $76,980 | $73,269 | #2 | $6,394 |
| 3 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $68,243 | $70,847 | #3 | $28,107 |
| 4 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $56,555 | $55,565 | #4 | $27,081 |
| 5 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $56,124 | $51,069 | #6 | $33,647 |
| 6 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $55,102 | $50,139 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Logan University Chesterfield, MO | $48,922 | $52,455 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | $38,323 | $38,975 | #9 | $22,252 |
| 9 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $36,429 | $39,795 | #8 | $33,145 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kansas State University natural sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,107 one year after graduating and $68,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kansas State University rank for natural sciences?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for natural sciences graduates, Kansas State University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural sciences at Kansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for natural sciences ($57,935), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.