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Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is located in Wichita, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.

Studying Online at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Distance learning is available at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. Among 6,106 students, 732 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,368 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Use these rankings to compare Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#1 of 3
Best Value	Kansas	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#58 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Students who complete Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,954
2 years	$35,772
3 years	$40,038
4 years	$36,606
5 years	$42,373

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology take home a median $36,606, compared with $47,568 for all Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $7,503.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

The Mechanical Engineering program at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Aeronautical Engineering Technology	26

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.