Wichita State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Wichita State University at a glance

• 10,780

  students enrolled

• 3,921

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,194

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,247 in state, $17,165 out of state

• $44,043

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,532

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Wichita State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sedgwick County, where the college is.

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• 257

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  5 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Sedgwick County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $67,675

  median household income

  Sedgwick County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, education, which lead to finance (24 open), sales (27 open), operations (62 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (7 open).

Hiring most: Spirit AeroSystems (47), Boeing (7), NextPlay Jobs (6), Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) (6), Air Mobility Command (4), Ascension Calumet Hospital (4), Legends / ASM Global (4), Orion Placement (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (75), Operations (62), Sales (27), Finance (24), Clinical (8), Human Resources (7). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Alliance Local Workforce Development Board.

• Wichita Workforce CenterWichita · 316-771-6800 · M-Th 7am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 12pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Wichita State University?

Wichita State University enrolls about 10,780 students and is a public 4-year institution in Wichita, Kansas. It awards about 3,921 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Wichita State University?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Wichita State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,043 six years after entry and $51,532 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Wichita State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Wichita State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Wichita State University?

257 open professional jobs are listed in Sedgwick County, 19 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Spirit AeroSystems has the most openings.