Trade and career programs at Wichita Technical Institute
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 217 | $30,328 | $30,817 | $12,708 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 67 | $35,980 | $33,037 | $16,500 |
Wichita Technical Institute cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $19,535 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $33,799 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $28,642 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28,186 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $28,716 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $29,453 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,581 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,128 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 53% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 65% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $37,622 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $13,000 in federal student loans.
- 63% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wichita Technical Institute cost?
Tuition and fees are $19,535 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $28,642 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Wichita Technical Institute?
53% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Wichita Technical Institute graduates earn?
Medical billing and coding certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $35,980 one year after finishing.
Is Wichita Technical Institute accredited?
Wichita Technical Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Crave Beauty Academy, Wichita: $12,100 a year
- Eric Fisher Academy, Wichita: $18,000 a year
- Old Town Barber College, Wichita: $16,463 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita, Wichita: $16,725 a year
- Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Wichita: $7,395 a year
More: all trade schools in Kansas · Wichita Technical Institute on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.