Similar Schools to Wichita Technical Institute
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Wichita Technical Institute has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Wichita Technical Institute is Medical/Clinical Assistant. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $18,085 and the national average is $16,239.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program. The length of the program is 60 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Wichita Technical Institute with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,085 | $16,239 | $3,312 | 60 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 2 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $18,830 | $13,584 | $3,474 | 60 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 3 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $19,428 | - | $3,474 | 60 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | $22,925 | $15,883 | $4,293 | 74 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $12,625 | $14,974 | $1,760 | 60 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| 6 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $22,610 | $18,409 | $3,026 | 74 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Wichita Technical Institute is $18,000 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Wichita Technical Institute offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
71% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,423 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,312 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,200 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,040 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,423 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Wichita Technical Institute offers 6 vocational programs for 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 627 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 603 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 627 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 603 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 24 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 65 completers | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 65 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 254 completers | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 226 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 284 completers | - |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 217 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Total | 603 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 24 completers | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Total | 24 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 907 students are attending at Wichita Technical Institute. There are 37 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 16 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 100 (full-time) and 26 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wichita Technical Institute is 43% and the retention rate is 60% at the school.
| Student Population | 907 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Number of Faculty | 53 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
Student Population at WTI
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,012 students enrolled into Wichita Technical Institute. By gender, 597 male and 415 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Wichita Technical Institute.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,012 | 597 | 415 |
| Full-time | 1,012 | 597 | 415 |
There are 551 White (54.45%), 191 Black/African American (18.87%), 158 Hispanic (15.61%), 24 Asian (2.37%), and 239 students with other races attending Wichita Technical Institute.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,012 | 597 | 415 |
| American Indian/Native American | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| Asian | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Black/African American | 191 | 95 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 100 | 58 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| White | 551 | 336 | 215 |
| Two More | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Wichita Technical Institute, 276 students are aged 20 to 24 (27.27% of total students), 55 students are aged below 20 (5.43%), 56 students are aged above 50 (10.87%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,012 | 597 | 415 |
| Under 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Age 18-19 | 54 | 35 | 19 |
| Age 20-21 | 128 | 68 | 60 |
| Age 22-24 | 148 | 91 | 57 |
| Age 25-29 | 253 | 141 | 112 |
| Age 30-34 | 155 | 95 | 60 |
| Age 35-39 | 106 | 73 | 33 |
| Age 40-49 | 111 | 62 | 49 |
| Age 50-64 | 55 | 32 | 23 |
| Over 64 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Wichita Technical Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (9/26/1971 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Wichita Technical Institute.