Is Wichita State University worth it?
Wichita State University is a public, four-year institution in Wichita, Kansas (large city). It awarded 4,500 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, elementary education and teaching and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,870
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,707
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,532
Average net price
$13,194
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
4,500
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
10,780
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $63,301 | $75,784 | 225 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $43,764 | $47,389 | 186 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,884 | $63,852 | 159 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,275 | $42,690 | 116 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,102 | $51,305 | 107 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $59,448 | $69,696 | 100 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,035 | $50,773 | 96 |
| Social Work | Master's | $47,926 | $59,219 | 95 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $39,512 | $52,709 | 93 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $116,584 | $123,921 | 85 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $56,798 | $61,982 | 84 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $49,302 | $64,060 | 77 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $81,678 | $118,940 | 75 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,018 | $89,074 | 74 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $47,121 | $51,728 | 71 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's | 466 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 222 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 188 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | Master's | 150 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 135 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 122 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 73 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wichita State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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