Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology at a glance

• 2,828

  students enrolled

• 1,929

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,805

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,552 in state, $5,462 out of state

• $37,617

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,679

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

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-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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 health professions, engineering technologies, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (8 open), engineering (75 open), operations (62 open), data & analytics (5 open), product (3 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-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology enrolls about 2,828 students and is a public 2-year institution in Wichita, Kansas. It awards about 1,929 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,617 six years after entry and $38,679 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology?

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.