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Wichita State University

Wichita, KS · Public · Visit Website

Wichita State University occupies a large campus in the state's largest city, offering a blend of urban and green spaces. Known for its strong engineering and aviation programs, the university also emphasizes applied learning and research opportunities across disciplines. Students benefit from the Innovation Campus, which integrates academic study with real-world industry experience, and the Ulrich Museum of Art, which offers significant cultural resources.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,105/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

52/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,322/yr

Out-of-state: $19,240/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 30% of students receive Pell Grants and 35% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,914	$43,656	10.1x
$30K – $48K	$11,084	$44,336	9.9x
$48K – $75K	$14,240	$56,960	7.7x
$75K – $110K	$17,670	$70,680	6.2x
$110K+	$18,751	$75,004	5.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,322	$37,288	11.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Wichita State University

38 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	81	$66,207/yr	Very High	23.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	80	$59,448/yr	Very High	18.4x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	79	$63,301/yr	High	16.8x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$77,435/yr	Very High	22.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$68,018/yr	Very High	22.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	73	$49,302/yr	Very High	15.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	72	$64,287/yr	Very High	16.2x
Computer Science Compare across schools	71	$64,699/yr	Very High	16.4x
Aerospace Compare across schools	70	$61,526/yr	High	21.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	67	$44,884/yr	High	14.4x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	66	$48,817/yr	High	16.2x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	65	$60,287/yr	Moderate	17.3x
International Business Compare across schools	65	$38,801/yr	Very High	17.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	62	$47,121/yr	High	11.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools	62	$43,740/yr	High	15.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	59	$43,764/yr	High	10.7x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	58	$56,798/yr	Moderate	13.4x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	55	$37,782/yr	High	11.8x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	52	$38,102/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	51	$51,636/yr	High	12.8x
Marketing Compare across schools	49	$39,512/yr	Very High	11.0x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	48	$52,066/yr	High	13.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$34,271/yr	High	13.8x
Social Work Compare across schools	44	$38,256/yr	Moderate	11.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	44	$33,449/yr	Moderate	12.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools	39	$34,275/yr	High	8.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	38	$32,275/yr	High	10.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	37	$35,035/yr	High	10.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	37	$30,121/yr	Very High	7.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	36	$35,236/yr	High	9.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	36	$33,590/yr	High	11.1x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	32	$36,010/yr	High	8.7x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	30	$32,125/yr	High	7.6x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	29	$27,284/yr	Very High	6.3x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	29	$21,429/yr	High	11.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$27,518/yr	Moderate	6.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	23	$27,585/yr	Very High	7.0x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	19	$20,013/yr	High	7.2x

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