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 Compare across schools →	80	$59,448/yr	Very High	18.4x
Nursing Compare across schools →	79	$63,301/yr	High	16.8x
Electrical 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 Compare across schools →	73	$49,302/yr	Very High	15.3x
Information Sciences 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 Compare across schools →	70	$61,526/yr	High	21.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	67	$44,884/yr	High	14.4x
Human Resources Compare across schools →	66	$48,817/yr	High	16.2x
Clinical Laboratory Science 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 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 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 Compare across schools →	52	$38,102/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Biomedical 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 Compare across schools →	48	$52,066/yr	High	13.0x
Biology 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 Compare across schools →	44	$33,449/yr	Moderate	12.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	39	$34,275/yr	High	8.2x
Psychology 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 Compare across schools →	37	$30,121/yr	Very High	7.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →	36	$35,236/yr	High	9.0x
Design Compare across schools →	36	$33,590/yr	High	11.1x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →	32	$36,010/yr	High	8.7x
Physiology Compare across schools →	30	$32,125/yr	High	7.6x
Linguistics Compare across schools →	29	$27,284/yr	Very High	6.3x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →	29	$21,429/yr	High	11.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	28	$27,518/yr	Moderate	6.7x
English Compare across schools →	23	$27,585/yr	Very High	7.0x
Visual & Performing Arts Compare across schools →	19	$20,013/yr	High	7.2x