K-State's the best education value in the state, new report finds

A new Money Magazine reports says Kansas State University the best education value in the state. It rates schools on factors dealing with quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes.

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all agree: K-State is a great place to get the quality education needed for a successful career," said Charles Taber, Provost and Executive Vice President.

The studies show that K-State provides a well-rounded supportive system for graduate students to leave employed.

According to K-State, a post-graduation survey found about 96% of new K-state graduates are employed or continuing their education six months after their graduation. The average starting salary of $51,600 for new graduates leads all Kansas schools on Money’s list.

"At K-State, we make it easy to find a career you'll love by offering more than 250 academic options. And we make education affordable by awarding more than $248 million in student aid annually, including more than $42 million in scholarships," Taber said.

The Princeton Review's “America’s Best 385 Colleges” report said the university is one of the best in the nation for student-centered services, No. 2 in the nation for best quality of life, town-gown relations and health services, No. 3 nationally for happiest students who love their college, and No. 7 for best-run colleges and athletic facilities.

The university’s motto “family comes first,” has provided a stable future for new graduates to live out their future.