Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, Kansas · Public · 2,828 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,043 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,290 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,880 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,099 |
| $110k and up | $12,016 |
| All families (average) | $8,805 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,392 | +$18,505 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,192 | +$36,305 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,570 | +$12,683 | clears the bar | $4,432 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $56,117 | +$21,230 | clears the bar | $12,483 | 0.6 yrs |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,422 | +$9,535 | clears the bar | $16,168 | 1.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $43,867 | +$8,980 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,482 | +$8,595 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $34,620 | -$267 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,982 | +$10,095 | clears the bar | $4,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $32,901 | -$1,986 | falls short | $11,250 | n/a |
| Precision Production, Other | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,486 | -$6,401 | falls short | $3,641 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.