2024 Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees at Kansas State University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Kansas residents, the tuition & fees are $11,786 and $25,147 for non-Kansas residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $449 for Kansas residents and $1,006 for out-of-state students.
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
2024 COATuition Trends
2024 Graduate School Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$10,808$24,169
Fees$978$978
Cost per Credit$449$1,006
Books & Supplies$1,056
Room & Board$12,020 (On-Campus) / $9,392 (Off-Campus)
Personal Expenses$5,268 (On-Campus) / $5,268 (Off-Campus)
On-Campus Total$30,130$43,491
Off-Campus Total$27,502$40,863
Graduate Program Tuition Changes (2020-2024)
2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-2024
In-State$11,277$11,277$11,225$11,253$11,786
Out-of-State$24,115$24,115$23,949$23,977$25,147

Graduate Program Overview

Kansas State University is a four-years, public school located in Manhattan, Kansas. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $11,786 for Kansas residents and $25,147 for out-of-state students.
It offers 186 graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
Graduate Programs Key Facts
School NameKansas State University
TypeFour-years, Public
Address919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS
Graduate School Students4,610 students
1,505 students enrolled online exclusively
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)In-State$11,786
Out-of-State$25,147
Student to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)
Number of Graduate ProgramsTotal 186 Graduate Programs
85 Master's, 50 Doctorate, 51 Post graduate certificates

Conferred Degrees and Graduate Programs by Major

Kansas State University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 186 major areas - 85 Master's (8 online programs), 50 Doctorate (1 online programs), 51 Post-Bachelor'(7 online programs). 1,119 students have been conferred Master's degree and 326 students have received Doctorate degree last year.The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
Total Number of Conferred Graduate Degree
Master'sDoctorate Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
Total1,119326254-
Men427133101-
Women692193153-
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Agriculture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Urban and Community HorticultureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Animal HealthNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Livestock ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Food Science and Technology (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Horticultural Science- - - NOT OFFERED
Range Science and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences- NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Natural Resources and Conservation
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Environmental Studies- - 2 NOT OFFERED
Architecture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
City/Urban, Community and Regional PlanningNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Multicultural EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration- - - NOT OFFERED
Adult and Continuing Education AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Educational Evaluation and ResearchNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Education/Teaching of Individuals with AutismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 42ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching- - 3 NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Agricultural Engineering- - - NOT OFFERED
Chemical Engineering- - - NOT OFFERED
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Transportation and Highway EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Work and Family Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Family Resource Management StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 60 NOT OFFERED
Human Development and Family Studies-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature- - 5 NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Entomology- - - NOT OFFERED
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Applied MathematicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Statistics- - 8 NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and StatisticsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Gerontology-ONLINE NOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Dispute ResolutionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Philosophy and Religious Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Applied and Professional EthicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Community Organization and AdvocacyNOT OFFERED - 1 NOT OFFERED
Public Administration- NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Transportation and Materials Moving
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Air Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Regulatory Science/AffairsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Public Health- NOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Organizational LeadershipNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Financial Planning and Services- -ONLINE 38 NOT OFFERED
Management Science- NOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Agriculture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Agricultural Business and Management22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Economics3 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Public Services (other)5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal Sciences15 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Science24 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and Processing4 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science10 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Horticultural Science7 - - NOT OFFERED
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences45 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Natural Resources and Conservation
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Environmental Studies13 - - NOT OFFERED
Architecture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Architecture- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Interior Architecture30 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology74 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architecture and Related Services (other)11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Communication and Journalism
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Journalism10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Computer and Information Sciences14 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction22 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration15 - - NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching10 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services35 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)75ONLINE NOT OFFERED -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching19 - - NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching156ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching- NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Agricultural Engineering4 - - NOT OFFERED
Architectural Engineering5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Chemical Engineering2 - - NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering12 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronics Engineering8 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering4 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Engineering- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Engineering6 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Operations Research8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Engineering/Industrial Management2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Foreign Languages and Literatures5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Work and Family Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Development and Family Studies34ONLINE NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Family and Community Services2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textiles2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature20 - - NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences10 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biochemistry- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology1 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parasitology- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entomology5 - - NOT OFFERED
Genetics2 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Exercise Physiology4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics6 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Statistics4 - - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Systems Science and Theory- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Gerontology2ONLINE NOT OFFERED -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Nutrition Sciences14 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sustainability Studies3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Philosophy- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry2 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth Science8 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physics3 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)15ONLINE - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Public Administration6 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics7 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geography4 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Relations and Affairs5 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sociology1 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Transportation and Materials Moving
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology-ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Industrial and Product Design- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Communication Sciences and Disorders- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physician Assistant- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer- NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public Health20 NOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Business Administration and Management73 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting52 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Financial Planning and Services54 -ONLINE - NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Management Science25 NOT OFFERED -ONLINE NOT OFFERED
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History5 - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agriculture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Agricultural Economics- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animal Sciences- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Animal BreedingNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Science- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and Processing- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Horticultural Science- - - NOT OFFERED
Veterinary PhysiologyNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Natural Resources and Conservation
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Environmental Studies- - - NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Computer and Information Sciences- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Curriculum and Instruction- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Educational Leadership and Administration- - - NOT OFFERED
Community College EducationNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Special Education and Teaching- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching- - - NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
EngineeringNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Engineering- - - NOT OFFERED
Chemical Engineering- - - NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronics Engineering- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Engineering- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Engineering- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Work and Family Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
English Language and Literature
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
English Language and Literature- - - NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Biology/Biological Sciences- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biochemistry- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
MicrobiologyNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parasitology- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entomology- - - NOT OFFERED
Genetics- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pathology/Experimental PathologyNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics and Statistics
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Mathematics- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Statistics- - - NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Nutrition Sciences- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Chemistry- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth Science- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physics- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychology
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)-ONLINE - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Services
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Community Organization and AdvocacyNOT OFFERED - - NOT OFFERED
Social Sciences
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geography- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Relations and Affairs- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sociology- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Financial Planning and Services- -ONLINE - NOT OFFERED
History
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
History- - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agriculture
ProgramMaster'sDoctoratePost-BSPost-MS
Veterinary MedicineNOT OFFERED - NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Graduate Student Population

Total 20,229 students enrolled in Kansas State University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status.
In graduate school, 4,610 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees. By gender, it has 1,786 male and 2,824 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 2,554 full-time and 2,056 part-time students in graduate schools.
It offers online degree programs and 1,505 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 704 students are taking some online graduate courses.
Graduate Students Gender Distribution
Total4,610
Men Students1,786
Women Students2,824
Graduate Students Attending Status Distribution
Total4,610
Full-time Students2,554
Part-time Students2,056
By race/ethnicity 3,077 White, 186 Black, and 116 Asian students are attending at Kansas State University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
Graduate Students Race Distribution
Total4,610
American Indian /
Native American
18
Asian116
Black186
Hispanic320
Native Hawaiian /
Other Pacific Islander
6
White3,077
Two or more races117
Un-Known83
215 students are younger than 22 and 855 students are older than 65. The school has 2,488 students aged between 22 and 30 and 1,118 students aged 30 to 40.
Graduate Students Age Distribution
Total4,610
21 & Under215
22-241,151
25-291,337
30-34641
35-39477
40 & Over855
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Kansas State University, 1,505 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 704 students are enrolled in some online courses.
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,676
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,505
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses704
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,467
Graduate Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,505
Kansas Resident592
Other State In U.S.897
Outside of U.S.16

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