Wichita State University

Wichita, KS wichita.edu 10,493 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$44,105

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

52/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$9,322

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Wichita State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$10,914	$43,656
$30K – $48K	$11,084	$44,336
$48K – $75K	$14,240	$56,960
$75K – $110K	$17,670	$70,680
$110K+	$18,751	$75,004
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,322	$37,288

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Wichita State University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	81	$66,207/yr	Very High	23.1x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	80	$59,448/yr	Very High	18.4x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	79	$63,301/yr	High	16.8x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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 Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	73	$49,302/yr	Very High	15.3x
Information Sciences 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 Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$61,526/yr	High	21.1x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	67	$44,884/yr	High	14.4x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	66	$48,817/yr	High	16.2x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	65	$60,287/yr	Moderate	17.3x
International Business Compare across schools →	65	$38,801/yr	Very High	17.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	62	$47,121/yr	High	11.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	62	$43,740/yr	High	15.6x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	59	$43,764/yr	High	10.7x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 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 Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	52	$38,102/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Biomedical Engineering 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 Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools →	48	$52,066/yr	High	13.0x
Biology 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 & Physical Education 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 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 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 Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	36	$33,590/yr	High	11.1x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →	32	$36,010/yr	High	8.7x
Physiology Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools →	30	$32,125/yr	High	7.6x
Linguistics Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools →	29	$27,284/yr	Very High	6.3x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	29	$21,429/yr	High	11.9x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	28	$27,518/yr	Moderate	6.7x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	23	$27,585/yr	Very High	7.0x
Visual & Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools →	19	$20,013/yr	High	7.2x