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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 · Phone: (785) 532-6011 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Kansas State University is a public trade/career school in Manhattan, Kansas offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $21,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,262, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; campus completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kansas State University; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 20.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $50,630 | $80,270 | $82,720 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Kansas State University is a public university located in Manhattan, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holding several program-specific accreditations. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, applies here (Title IV eligible). Among its trade-relevant offerings, the campus awards credentials in aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, with 10 completers reported in this program family.
Federal Scorecard data shows a state average completion rate of 57.3%, though the campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $21,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $57,262. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This large public university, with an undergraduate enrollment of over 15,000 in a small-city setting, offers a limited but accredited pathway into aviation maintenance work alongside its broader academic programs. Because program length and schedule details are not specified in the data provided, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly or review the aviation maintenance program page for format and duration before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the Higher Learning Commission and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kansas State University offers aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, with 10 completers reported in this program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with several program-specific accreditors including the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The Kansas state average completion rate is 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $21,250, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $57,262.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (785) 532-6011 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public university, which typically means state-subsidized tuition rates and nonprofit status, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length for the aviation maintenance offering is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155399.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported in the data provided, so fit for adult career changers cannot be assessed from this listing alone; contact the school to discuss format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the aviation maintenance program are not reported in this data; contact the school for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Kansas State University at (785) 532-6011 or through its website, https://www.k-state.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby aviation maintenance programs is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.