Wichita State University Rankings by Salary Score
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Wichita State University's Top Rankings
Wichita State University is ranked on 3 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Wichita State University
We calculated a salary score for each of Wichita State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Wichita State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for WSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $21,250 | $48,430 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $29,000 | $63,010 | |
| Biology, General | $21,480 | $29,060 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $25,290 | $39,730 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,190 | $43,920 | |
| Chemistry | $26,120 | $38,290 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $19,960 | $49,560 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $22,750 | $31,450 | |
| Computer Engineering | $28,000 | $64,280 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $20,500 | $33,990 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $23,750 | $38,730 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $20,500 | $51,480 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $28,730 | $29,690 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,500 | $64,630 | |
| Engineering Technology, General | Not Reported | $60,320 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $24,860 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $20,500 | $41,190 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,060 | $38,830 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,000 | $26,930 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $22,000 | $36,910 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $19,000 | $27,080 | |
| History | $25,500 | $25,190 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $25,500 | $46,090 | |
| Industrial Engineering | Not Reported | $64,200 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $54,040 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,000 | $35,600 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $20,970 | $29,690 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,000 | $57,710 | |
| Marketing | $23,000 | $35,060 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,250 | $63,190 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $26,740 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $26,350 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,500 | $31,900 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,500 | $49,860 | |
| Social Work | $19,500 | $32,930 | |
| Sociology | $28,250 | $32,160 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $24,250 | $39,060 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $25,190 | $19,590 |
Salary Scores for WSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,140 | $110,540 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,000 | $71,020 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $40,070 | $53,360 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28,800 | $38,290 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $22,490 | $43,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $52,940 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $23,830 | $40,900 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $50,220 | $38,290 | |
| Industrial Engineering | Not Reported | $83,390 | |
| Music | $27,500 | $31,310 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| Social Work | $31,160 | $40,160 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,710 | $49,140 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $29,350 | $51,110 |
Salary Scores for WSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,370 | $65,590 |
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As much as I would love to give Wichita State University an amazing rating, I'd be lying. My advisor for online education was AWFUL. I was supposed to graduate after Fall 2021 semester according to my advisor and credits. However, when I double checked to ensure completion of degree, I was informed I still had 2 semesters left. I had ended up taking classes that I did not need (advisor assigned). I wasted my time and money. When I inquired about taking extra courses to graduate on time, it was too late, and... Read More
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