# Wichita State University: International Business (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 52.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/international-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,801
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,366 (U.S. median for this major: $73,640 across 111 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,399 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,274

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,366 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 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | 2.7 years |

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

## International Business at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | $65,366 | $17,399 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $85,230 Wichita, KS, $92,840 KS, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011): median wage $198,910 Wichita, KS, $158,100 KS, $213,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.2% 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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