Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas · Public · 10,780 undergraduates
Of 64 programs with reported earnings, 62 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 152 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,734 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,696 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,564 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,893 |
| $110k and up | $19,184 |
| All families (average) | $13,194 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,389 | +$12,502 | clears the bar | $24,129 | 1.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,784 | +$40,897 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,852 | +$28,965 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,690 | +$7,803 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $69,696 | +$34,809 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,728 | +$16,841 | clears the bar | $19,603 | 1.2 yrs |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,012 | +$2,125 | clears the bar | $22,126 | 10.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $118,940 | +$84,053 | clears the bar | $20,585 | 0.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $51,305 | +$16,418 | clears the bar | $22,382 | 1.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,074 | +$54,187 | clears the bar | $19,710 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,605 | +$9,718 | clears the bar | $18,138 | 1.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,452 | +$8,565 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,670 | +$14,783 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,060 | +$29,173 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,219 | +$24,332 | clears the bar | $27,282 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 64 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.