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Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Public · General
Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita, KS. With a 95% admission rate and 1,250 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 10,493 students, offers 46 programs with earnings data, and has a 52% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
95%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,250
Enrollment
10,493
Completion Rate
52%
Cost of Attendance
$21,064
In-State Tuition
$9,322
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,240
Programs
46
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 46 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($21K)
Showing 46 of 46 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,435 | $88,629 | $21,064 | 3.7x | |
| 2 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,018 | $88,218 | $21,064 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,207 | $89,791 | $21,064 | 3.1x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,699 | — | $21,064 | 3.1x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,287 | — | $21,064 | 3.1x | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,301 | $66,435 | $21,064 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,526 | $82,517 | $21,064 | 2.9x | |
| 8 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,287 | $68,214 | $21,064 | 2.9x | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,448 | $72,214 | $21,064 | 2.8x | |
| 10 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,798 | $53,564 | $21,064 | 2.7x | |
| 11 | Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,066 | — | $21,064 | 2.5x | |
| 12 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,636 | — | $21,064 | 2.5x | |
| 13 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,302 | $60,600 | $21,064 | 2.3x | |
| 14 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,817 | $64,037 | $21,064 | 2.3x | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,121 | $45,796 | $21,064 | 2.2x | |
| 16 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,884 | $57,299 | $21,064 | 2.1x | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,764 | — | $21,064 | 2.1x | |
| 18 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,740 | $61,822 | $21,064 | 2.1x | |
| 19 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,512 | $44,929 | $21,064 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,801 | $69,998 | $21,064 | 1.8x | |
| 21 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,256 | $45,622 | $21,064 | 1.8x | |
| 22 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,102 | $45,068 | $21,064 | 1.8x | |
| 23 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,782 | $47,557 | $21,064 | 1.8x | |
| 24 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,010 | — | $21,064 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,236 | $37,333 | $21,064 | 1.7x |
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