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1,048
students enrolled
432
degrees and certificates a year
43%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$27,715
average net price a year
Tuition $32,108
$42,960
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$52,113
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 32% | 138 |
| Health professions | 16% | 68 |
| Education | 13% | 57 |
| Philosophy & religion | 9% | 37 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 6% | 27 |
AI and data programs
Friends University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Friends University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sedgwick County, where the college is.
236
open professional jobs
24
entry level
2%
ask for AI skills
4 jobs
4.1%
unemployment in Sedgwick County
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$67,675
median household income
Sedgwick County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (16 open), sales (25 open), operations (56 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (11 open).
Hiring most: Spirit AeroSystems (54), Ascension Seton (6), Cargill (6), Shield AI (6), Davita (4), Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command (4), Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics (4), Air National Guard Units (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (59), Operations (56), Sales (25), Finance (16), Human Resources (11), Data & Analytics (10). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Alliance Local Workforce Development Board.
- Wichita Workforce CenterWichita · 316-771-6800 · M-Th 7am - 6pm, Friday 9am - 12pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Friends University?
- Friends University enrolls about 1,048 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wichita, Kansas. It awards about 432 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Friends University?
- 43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Friends University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,960 six years after entry and $52,113 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Friends University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Friends University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Friends University?
- 236 open professional jobs are listed in Sedgwick County, 24 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Spirit AeroSystems has the most openings.
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