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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 2,828 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$8,805
cheaper than 48% of comparable schools
Completion rate
44.7%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,679
earns ~$4,392.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public school in Wichita, KS that mainly awards certificates. With 2,828 students and a typical net price of $8,805, it offers training in trades like HVAC, vehicle repair, and nursing.

What to know

The median student debt at completion is $9,500, which is less than the typical annual net price. Only 44.7% of students complete their programs within the reporting period, a rate that undercounts transfers from community colleges. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,679.

Net price is 10% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$47,260
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$31,133
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 35 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$40,647
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$35,772
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$33,809
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificate$18,498
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Production, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Production, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are available for the trade programs?
The school offers both undergraduate certificates and associate degrees for programs such as Culinary Arts, Carpenters, and HVAC maintenance technology.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance program typically earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies are reported at $47,260.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The completion rate is 44.7%, which means the majority of students do not finish within the standard reporting timeframe.
How large is the student body?
There are 2,828 students enrolled, indicating a small, focused enrollment environment.
Is this school public or private?
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public school.

Other options in Kansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend$9,90538%$40,428
Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado$15,72427.4%$41,206
Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia$11,68557.1%$39,883
Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville$4,95739%$35,246
Colby Community CollegeColby$7,88642.8%$41,889
Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City$7,17538.6%$37,723
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 156107. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.