by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Wichita State University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Wichita State University landed the #663 spot.In addition, WSU took the #6 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas.
WSU was ranked #663 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.In addition, WSU took the #6 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Kansas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, WSU came in at #663. In addition, WSU took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Kansas.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, WSU took the #663 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, WSU took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Kansas.
For the last year in which we have data, 3,376 graduate students decided that Wichita State University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 59.9% of the total graduate students at WSU are women and 40.1% are men.
Of all the graduate students at WSU, around 18.6% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at WSU. Around 25.6% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at WSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,307.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at WSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $65,259.
After earning their doctoral degree from WSU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $79,490.
The graduate programs at WSU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | $128,612 |
| Nursing | $92,743 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | $89,838 |
| Business Administration & Management | $79,773 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $79,490 |
| Educational Administration | $77,166 |
| Special Education | $62,039 |
| Communication Sciences | $61,454 |
| Student Counseling | $59,671 |
| Social Work | $54,675 |
Located in Wichita, Kansas, Wichita State University is a public institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Wichita State University.
Contact details for WSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0124 |
| Phone: | 316-978-3456 |
| Website: | www.wichita.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/wichita.state |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/wichitastate |
51.1% of the graduate students at Wichita State University took at least one class online.Roughly 34.6% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering | 2 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 6 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 7 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 20 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 5 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 42 | — |
| Intelligence & Command Operations | 8 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 6 | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | — |
| Materials Engineering | 2 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 33 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Wichita State University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 5 | — |
| Nursing | 23 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 41 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 3 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 3 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 | — |
| Data Science. | 41 | — |
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 18 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 8 | — |
| Music | 6 | — |
| Other Physical Science | 2 | — |
| Public Administration | 26 | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — |
| Romance Languages | 3 | — |
| Student Counseling | 22 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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