Kansas State University
About Kansas State University
Kansas State University is a public institution in Salina, Kansas with aviation-related degree programs.
Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 71%
- Graduation rate
- $57,262
- Median earnings
- 86%
- Retention rate
- 82%
- Acceptance rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Maintenance Management
Combines A&P knowledge with leadership to manage aircraft maintenance operations, teams, and compliance.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Business & Marketing28%
- Agriculture12%
- Engineering10%
- Education8%
- Biological Sciences7%
- Multi/Interdisciplinary4%
- Family & Consumer Sciences4%
- Social Sciences3%
Official links
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