Computer & Information Sciences at Kansas State University

What traits are you looking for in a computer and information sciences school? To help you decide if Kansas State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's computer and information sciences program.

K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and approximately 20,854 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 112 computer and information sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from K -State.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

K -State Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

• Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at K -State

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, K -State does offer online courses in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels:

K -State Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks computer and information sciences programs across the country. The following shows how K -State performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at K -State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools	411
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools	553

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from K -State. This makes it the #412 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 12 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences, making the school the #74 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at K -State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Kansas State University.

K -State Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences from K -State. About 90% were men and 10% were women.

About 75% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences at K -State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	84
International Students	8
Other Races/Ethnicities	6

K -State Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 computer and information sciences majors earned their master's degree from K -State. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
International Students	7
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

K -State also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 12 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

If you plan to be a computer and information sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Kansas State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems	136

Related Majors

• Physical Sciences
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Architecture & Related Services
• Engineering Technologies

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for Kansas State University.

Occupation	Jobs in KS	Average Salary in KS
Computer User Support Specialists	7,420	$45,360
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	5,820	$75,940
Software Applications Developers	5,570	$85,380
Computer Systems Analysts	4,810	$78,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers	3,010	$119,050

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Kzollman under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.