Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) offers hands-on training for skilled careers, including aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive technology. Many programs offer hybrid learning options and prepare students with practical skills for immediate employment. WSU Tech actively partners with local businesses for applied learning experiences, apprenticeships, and job placement assistance, helping students connect with employers before graduation.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
7 trade programs at Wichita State University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
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74 | $47,014/yr | $12,000 |
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Practical Nursing
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74 | $38,356/yr | $9,500 |
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Welding & Metalworking
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56 | $30,515/yr | $4,432 |
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Drafting & Design Technology
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52 | $46,949/yr | $16,168 |
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Industrial Production Technology
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50 | $24,913/yr | $5,500 |
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Veterinary Technology
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47 | $32,901/yr | $11,250 |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
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46 | $21,427/yr | $4,750 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 7 trade and vocational programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.