Wichita Technical Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Wichita Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Wichita, Kansas with approximately 778 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,793 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — graduates carry relatively low debt at $9,833, which is well below average for a technical school, and the $36,000 median earnings at the 10-year mark are modest but realistic for trade and technical careers in the Wichita area. Worth considering if you're pursuing a specific vocational or technical program and want to limit borrowing, but make sure to research the completion rate and job placement outcomes for your exact program before enrolling, since for-profit schools vary widely by field. At $18,524 per year in net costs, the math works best if you finish on time and land work in your trained field quickly.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (778 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Wichita State University
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Butler Community College
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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