Top Ranked Programs
Friends University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private, career-focused university in the Wichita region. Business Administration is the largest program with 51 graduates annually, followed by General Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. The program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation, with Business representing 28% of degrees, Education at 10%, and Arts at 4%. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in business and applied fields. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $74,063 with 51 graduates, while Accounting delivers $63,701 for 11 graduates. Criminal Justice and Psychology, General follow with median earnings of $59,387 and $48,375 respectively, reflecting consistent strength across the business and professional-services cluster. These programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect regional and national labor-market outcomes. The concentration in business, accounting, and professional management fields aligns with Friends University's positioning as a practice-oriented private institution serving the Wichita metropolitan area. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional employer demand and wage trends.