# Wichita State University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,435
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,738 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KS: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,959

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,738 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,734 | $43,414 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | 1.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $95,640 | $23,105 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Wichita State University | $94,738 | $22,500 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $98,480 Wichita, KS, $102,630 KS, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $154,310 Wichita, KS, $160,150 KS, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $105,680 Wichita, KS, $101,750 KS, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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