Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Public in Wichita, KS. 21 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, carpentry, HVAC and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 56 | $57,975 | $13,396 | $152 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 48 | $57,475 | $10,493 | $119 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 357 | $55,581 | $10,999 | $125 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 437 | $50,912 | $18,732 | $213 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 35 | $50,007 | $12,870 | $146 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 266 | $49,220 | $7,287 | $83 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 32 | $44,394 | $11,750 | $134 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 49 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 38 | not reported | $5,500 | $63 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 78 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $50,007 one year out, about the same as the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $55,581 one year out, 32% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $57,975 one year out, 20% above the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $49,220 one year out, 15% above the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita (Wichita, KS), about 2 miles away
- Heartland Welding Academy (Andover, KS), about 6 miles away
- Old Town Barber College (Wichita, KS), about 7 miles away
- Newman University (Wichita, KS), about 10 miles away
- Crave Beauty Academy (Wichita, KS), about 10 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Carpentry: Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.