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Heritage That Fuels Innovation
With a history in the oil industry that dates back to the 19th century, it’s no wonder Kansas continues to have vast needs for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) services. Companies like Google, Amazon, Spirit AeroSystems and more look to Kansas to reach their corporate sustainability goals, thanks to the state’s capacity to produce 41% of its energy from wind energy. Wichita is also quickly growing its IT systems and support industry, with the Brookings Institution ranking the city as a top 15 metro area for digital services job growth.
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- University of Kansas Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Program
- Kansas State University Master’s in Computer Science
- Wichita State University Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary STEM Education
- Kansas State University Olathe Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for STEM Practitioners
- Pittsburg State University STEM Designated Degree Programs
Facts & Rankings
Growth Expected for New Job Openings in Information Technology by 2028
Annual Mean Wage of Computer and Information Systems Managers
Metro Area by Digital Services Job Growth, 2010-2018 (Wichita, KS)
Major STEM Professional & Technical Services Companies in Kansas
Kansas employs thousands of STEM professionals, from computer and information systems managers to technical support engineers.
Top Programs Create Bandwidth for Careers
Ready to grow in an industry that is expected to have exponential job growth in the next few years? Kansas provides robust opportunities for higher education in the STEM fields, exemplified by institutions like the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. The University of Kansas offers an online Information Technology Degree program, equipping students with the necessary skills to excel as software developers, cybersecurity specialists, computer systems analysts and network architects. Looking to level-up your digital knowledge? Kansas State University offers a master’s in computer science that is one of the top 5 lowest-cost online master’s degree programs of its kind in the U.S. And with Kansas University School of Medicine now offering a rural family-medicine residency program, post-graduate students can be assured their services will always be in high-demand throughout the Sunflower State.
A Strong Industry, Even Stronger Job Growth
Hundreds of technical companies in Kansas have led to impressive digital services job growth throughout many of the major metropolitan areas. UV&S, with its rich 60-year history in records storage, now extends its expertise to offer multiple IT services within its underground salt mine facility in Hutchinson, KS. High Touch Technologies — headquartered in Wichita with a service center in Overland Park — provides comprehensive solutions from SaaS to data and cloud management, while also contributing to the future of STEM by supporting youth education through the Envison Workforce Centers.
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