Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Wichita State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Wichita State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
35
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$56,724
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,064
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$554,129 | $75,438 | $21,064 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$469,305 | $71,140 | $21,064 | $21,658 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$457,106 | $70,570 | $21,064 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$444,459 | $70,292 | $21,064 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$390,104 | $65,718 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$188,186 | $57,124 | $21,064 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$162,875 | $55,531 | $21,064 | $17,399 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$131,080 | $54,211 | $21,064 | $21,395 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$122,224 | $53,780 | $21,064 | $21,570 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$97,001 | $52,936 | $21,064 | $27,750 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
History.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$63,144 | $49,370 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
+$60,601 | $51,053 | $21,064 | $26,817 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$10,023 | $47,362 | $21,064 | $24,450 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$29,398 | $46,211 | $21,064 | $21,750 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$62,496 | $44,843 | $21,064 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$71,296 | $42,648 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$103,756 | $41,025 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$110,516 | $40,687 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$116,291 | $41,893 | $21,064 | $22,145 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$172,596 | $37,583 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$180,033 | $38,578 | $21,064 | $20,250 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$189,916 | $38,472 | $21,064 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$220,926 | $36,989 | $21,064 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$250,646 | $35,233 | $21,064 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$262,403 | $34,846 | $21,064 | $25,976 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$262,799 | $34,874 | $21,064 | $26,684 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$280,286 | $34,291 | $21,064 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$305,146 | $32,778 | $21,064 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$314,540 | $32,184 | $21,064 | $25,159 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$322,039 | $31,752 | $21,064 | $24,314 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$342,279 | $30,756 | $21,064 | $24,551 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$350,431 | $30,750 | $21,064 | $30,500 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$355,276 | $30,204 | $21,064 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$395,618 | $28,332 | $21,064 | $28,150 | Full ROI → |
| 35 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$416,856 | $25,370 | $21,064 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.