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Washburn University
Topeka, KSPublicCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
Washburn University is a public institution located in the city setting of Topeka, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.6K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences34% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $143,374
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,747
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,608
Earnings 5yr: $75,098
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,436
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,109
Earnings 5yr: $74,200
Debt: $25,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,778
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,175
Earnings 5yr: $67,917
Debt: $21,136
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,787
Earnings 5yr: $60,821
Debt: $25,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,676
Earnings 5yr: $65,456
Debt: $22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,154
Earnings 5yr: $64,538
Debt: $22,748
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,652
Earnings 5yr: $67,914
Debt: $18,750
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,900
Earnings 5yr: $66,605
Debt: $20,853
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,325
Earnings 5yr: $53,065
Debt: $26,500
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,120
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,379
Earnings 5yr: $61,715
Debt: $27,000
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $60,991
Earnings 5yr: $65,738
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,993
Earnings 5yr: $57,557
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,551
Earnings 5yr: $62,173
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,079
Earnings 5yr: $48,649
Debt: $27,717
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,587
Earnings 5yr: $49,044
Debt: $20,822
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,280
In-State Tuition$9,945
Out-of-State Tuition$20,949
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,881
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,774
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
34%
Men66%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
16%
Avg Family Income
$49,594
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