Wichita State University Graduate Programs
Wichita State University (referred to as WSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Wichita, KS. WSU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Wichita State University is $7,678 for Kansas residents and $16,225 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $308 for Kansas residents and $756 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 4,167 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students949 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $7,678 Residents $16,225 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 4,167 |
| Online Graduate Population | 949 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Wichita State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1934 - Current [Estimated Date]).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
WSU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 108 gradaute programs. Last year, total 1,071 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at WSU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at WSU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 4 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Communication | 1 | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 3 | 56 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 4 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 49 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 3 |
| Education [+] | 6 | 123 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 24 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 48 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 0 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 39 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 9 |
| Engineering [+] | 5 | 91 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 25 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 40 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 16 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 16 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 1 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 13 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 | 13 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 15 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 2 | 18 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 11 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 | 7 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 6 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Computational Science | 1 | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 24 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 24 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 2 | 6 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 2 |
| Physics | 1 | 4 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 23 |
| Psychology | 1 | 4 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 17 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 14 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 14 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 91 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 22 |
| Social Work | 1 | 69 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 2 | 9 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 7 |
| Sociology | 1 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 15 | 41 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 1 | 9 |
| Photography | 1 | 0 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 0 |
| Painting | 1 | 3 |
| Sculpture | 1 | 1 |
| Printmaking | 1 | 0 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | 0 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 4 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 2 |
| Conducting | 1 | 3 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 0 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | 3 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 | 1 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | 2 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | 13 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 | 90 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 29 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 13 |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 44 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 4 |
| Business [+] | 6 | 145 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 76 |
| Accounting | 1 | 11 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 | 9 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 29 |
| Management Science | 1 | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | 1 | 19 |
| History [+] | 1 | 6 |
| History | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 64 | 801 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering [+] | 4 | 12 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 1 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 9 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 3 |
| Community Psychology | 1 | 4 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 30 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 | 58 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 7 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 39 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 12 |
| Total | 3 | 58 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering [+] | 3 | 38 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 37 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 1 | 2 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 6 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 1 |
| Public Health | 1 | 4 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 18 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 15 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 73 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 1 |
| Education [+] | 7 | 32 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 1 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 12 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 12 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 1 | 0 |
| Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor | 1 | 2 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Nanotechnology | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Data Science, General | 1 | 3 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 12 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 | 12 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 39 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 39 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 | 6 |
| Music | 1 | 5 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 1 |
| Business [+] | 2 | 10 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 6 |
| Management Science | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 19 | 109 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of WSU are $7,678 for Kansas residents and $16,225 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $308 for Kansas residents and $756 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas residents | Out of State | Kansas residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $6,904 | $14,817 | $302 | $742 |
| 2020 | $6,932 | $14,845 | $302 | $742 |
| 2021 | $7,041 | $15,112 | $308 | $756 |
| 2022 | $7,252 | $15,323 | $308 | $756 |
| 2023 | $7,562 | $15,633 | $308 | $756 |
| 2024 | $7,678 | $16,225 | $313 | $785 |
Graduate Student Population
At WSU graduate schools, there are total 4,167 graduate students. Among them, 949 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,963 men and 2,204 women students at WSU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at WSU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,167 | 1,963 | 2,204 |
| American Indian/Native American | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Asian | 106 | 49 | 57 |
| Black/African American | 145 | 47 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 204 | 52 | 152 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 1,826 | 581 | 1,245 |
| Two More | 90 | 34 | 56 |
| Un-Known | 54 | 18 | 36 |