Is Washburn University worth it?
Washburn University is a public, four-year institution in Topeka, Kansas (midsize city). It awarded 1,293 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,758
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,774
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,774
Average net price
$15,280
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
1,293
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
4,562
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,210 | $79,109 | 231 |
| Law | First professional | $60,606 | $83,608 | 150 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $59,779 | $67,652 | 138 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,732 | $59,993 | 97 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $43,321 | $48,940 | 68 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $52,016 | $66,325 | 66 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,932 | $46,497 | 51 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | $126,830 | $143,374 | 45 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,052 | $53,587 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $71,318 | $75,787 | 41 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $38,264 | $49,251 | 40 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,519 | $43,351 | 39 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,875 | $44,667 | 39 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,963 | $65,379 | 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,589 | $68,154 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 130 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 100 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 96 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 39 |
| Social Work | Master's | 37 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 32 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | Bachelor's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for Washburn 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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