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Friends University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Wichita, Kansas (large city). It awarded 413 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, marriage and family therapy and curriculum and instruction.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,917
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,698
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,113
Average net price
$27,715
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
413
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,048
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $78,627 | $84,640 | 98 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $43,226 | $42,257 | 80 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $55,903 | $62,988 | 73 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $54,090 | $74,063 | 66 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,313 | $45,032 | 33 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,393 | $63,701 | 28 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $24,692 | $39,329 | 26 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,734 | N/A | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,870 | $42,940 | 22 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $65,923 | $78,062 | 20 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,760 | $48,375 | 18 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,522 | $59,387 | 18 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $57,030 | $59,653 | 17 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $54,539 | N/A | 17 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Master's | $46,502 | N/A | 16 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 53 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 37 |
| Christian Studies | Master's | 36 |
| Wildlife Biology | Bachelor's | 19 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Friends University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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