# Wichita State University: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Wichita, KS. IPEDS 156125, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wichita-state-university/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,013
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,012 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,551 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,144

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,012 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 | 15.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,696 | $43,244 | 15.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,564 | $60,495 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $16,893 | $75,343 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $19,184 | $85,561 | more than 20 years |

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

## Visual and Performing Arts at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | $37,012 | $24,551 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage $52,570 Wichita, KS, $53,630 KS, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $53,040 Wichita, KS, $60,460 KS, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% 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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