Wichita State University Rankings Based on Salary
- Wichita State University ranks better than only 31% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Wichita State University ranks better than 60% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Wichita State University's Top Rankings
- #12
- #20
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 a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for WSU Bachelor's Degrees
WSU ranks higher than 31% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $21,250 | $48,432 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $29,000 | $63,005 |
| Biology, General | $21,478 | $29,064 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $25,293 | $39,729 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,187 | $43,922 |
| Chemistry | $26,118 | $38,289 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $19,964 | $49,563 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $22,750 | $31,450 |
| Computer Engineering | $28,000 | $64,281 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $20,500 | $33,993 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $23,750 | $38,728 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $20,500 | $51,482 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $28,728 | $29,685 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,500 | $64,629 |
| Engineering Technology, General | Not Reported | $60,320 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $24,863 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $20,500 | $41,193 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $28,598 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,062 | $38,829 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,000 | $26,933 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $33,993 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $22,000 | $36,914 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $19,000 | $27,077 |
| History | $25,500 | $25,194 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $25,500 | $46,087 |
| Industrial Engineering | Not Reported | $64,196 |
| International Business | Not Reported | $54,035 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,000 | $35,600 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $20,967 | $29,685 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,000 | $57,705 |
| Marketing | $23,000 | $35,060 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,250 | $63,191 |
| Music | Not Reported | $26,739 |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $26,353 |
| Psychology, General | $20,500 | $31,898 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,500 | $49,855 |
| Social Work | $19,500 | $32,925 |
| Sociology | $28,251 | $32,162 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $24,250 | $39,060 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $25,191 | $19,592 |
Salary Scores for WSU Master's Degrees
WSU ranks higher than 41% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,137 | $110,535 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,000 | $71,015 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $42,682 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $40,067 | $53,358 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28,798 | $38,289 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $22,489 | $43,319 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $52,941 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $23,826 | $40,896 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $50,222 | $38,289 |
| Industrial Engineering | Not Reported | $83,388 |
| Music | $27,500 | $31,305 |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $48,432 |
| Social Work | $31,155 | $40,161 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,714 | $49,136 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $29,347 | $51,106 |
Salary Scores for WSU Doctoral Degrees
WSU ranks higher than 19% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,368 | $65,585 |
Wichita State University Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Wichita State University is a great school! They offer degrees and student life for both working professionals and the traditional college student adventure. There are flexible schedule times and class types, a really helpful financial aid department, and an amazing staff at Disability Support Services for students who accommodations. There were a number of times I didn't think I would make it to graduate and thanks to the supportive staff and campus organizations, I not only made it through with my Bachelors... Read More
Before attending Wichita State University, I attended a larger private university. I attended this private university because I was told private universities provide better academics and student involvement. I can definitively say that Wichita State was more rewarding both academically and personally than the private university I had attended. Putting it concisely, Wichita State makes you feel at home. The campus is going through a massive renovation and is absolutely beautiful. The dorms and student center... Read More