Engineering Technology at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering Technology, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$52,066/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
High (40% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (28,100 openings/yr)
ROI
14.6x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $550K | $545K | $508K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 14.6x | 13.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.1x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 50% | 40% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,288
Out-of-state: $76,960 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,154
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University has a 95% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,493 students in Wichita, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Wichita State University →Top Career Paths
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390/yr
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering Technology at Wichita State University?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Engineering Technology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Engineering Technology careers?
With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $507,628 in decade earnings vs $550,410 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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