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Kansas State University at Salina Boosts Saline County Economy

Salina, Kan. (Jan. 20, 2009) -- The Kansas State University at Salina campus contributes more than $10 million in annual income and accounts for 245 total jobs in the Salina, Kansas community, according to a study completed by Wichita State University's (WSU) Center for Economic Development and Business Research.

“For 2007, the last full year for which data is available, K-State’s more than 170 direct jobs created 75 additional support positions throughout Saline County and our $6.7 million in direct payroll generated a total of more than $10 million in total economic income for the Salina community,” said Dr. Dennis Kuhlman, dean of K-State at Salina. “Since 2007, the K-State at Salina campus has continued to grow with additional students and faculty.”

The Salina Airport Authority commissions the economic impact report periodically, and K- State participates by submitting economic data for review and analysis by WSU. The analysis showed that K-State at Salina campus contributed positively to the City of Salina, Saline County, Unified School District 305, and the State of Kansas.

"The study demonstrates the fiscal impact of K-State on our community and its important role in helping the Salina Airport and Airport Industrial Center grow,” said Tim Rogers, A.A.E, executive director of the Salina Airport Authority. “The analysis also shows the pivotal role that K-State Aviation plays in the development of the Salina Aviation Service Center,” he added.

K-State, an elite top five aviation university, has a fleet of 50 learning aircraft and more Master Certified Flight Instructors than any other college or university in the country. One of the fastest growing colleges within the university, K-State at Salina offers a high-tech campus and a well-rounded Big 12 university experience shared by 1,000 degree-seeking students. Another 2,000 students are served through various courses and advanced learning opportunities.

K-State at Salina awards degrees in technology management, engineering technology, and aircraft maintenance and offers an affordable professional pilot education. K-State Aviation graduates have an outstanding placement rate and are highly sought after by the world's aerospace industry.