Trimming Colors on Hoods and Tassels
Hoods are lined with the colors of the university; the university’s lining is purple with two inverted chevrons. The binding or edging of the hood is the color pertaining to the subject of the degree.
Tassel color for all degree candidates depends on the degree and/or degree field.
Graduate School
| Degree Type | Tassel Color |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Antique Gold |
| Master of Fine Arts | Brown |
| Master of Landscape Architecture | Brown |
| Master of Science | Golden Yellow |
| Professional Master of Science | Golden Yellow |
| Professional Master of Technology | Golden Yellow |
| Master of Science {Physician Assistant} | Kelley Green |
| Master of Architecture | Lavender |
| Doctor of Education | Light Blue |
| Educational Specialist | Light Blue |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Light Blue |
|
Master of Agribusiness |
Maize |
|
Master of Interior Architecture |
Navy Blue |
|
Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design |
Navy Blue |
|
Master of Software Engineering |
Orange |
|
Master of Engineering Management |
Orange |
|
Master of Public Administration |
Peacock Blue |
|
Master of Regional & Community Planning |
Peacock Blue |
|
Master of Music |
Pink |
|
Master of Public Health |
Salmon |
|
Master of Industrial Design |
Silver |
|
Master of Accountancy |
Tan/drab brown |
|
Master of Business Administration |
Tan/drab brown |
|
Master of Arts |
White |
College of Veterinary Medicine
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
Gray |
College of Agriculture
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor’s degrees |
Maize |
College of Architecture, Planning and Design
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design |
Bilberry |
| Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Community Development | Golden Yellow |
College of Arts & Sciences
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
Brown |
| Bachelor of Science | Golden Yellow |
| Bachelor of Applied Education | Pink |
| Bachelor of Music Education | Pink |
| Bachelor of Arts | White |
| Bachelor of Arts in Music | White |
College of Business Administration
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor’s degrees |
Tan/drab brown |
College of Education
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor’s degrees |
Light blue |
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor’s degrees |
Orange |
College of Health and Human Sciences
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Bachelor’s degrees |
Maroon |
K-State Salina, Aerospace and Technology Campus: College of Technology and Aviation
| Degree Type/Major | Tassel Color |
|
Associate degrees |
Black |
| Bachelor’s degrees | Golden yellow |