Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, Kansas · Public · 615 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 18 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,114 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,496 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,645 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,082 |
| $110k and up | $14,051 |
| All families (average) | $8,607 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,940 | +$14,053 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,331 | +$3,444 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 2.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,652 | +$32,765 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,667 | +$9,780 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,254 | +$2,367 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,536 | -$7,351 | falls short | $6,792 | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,991 | +$26,104 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.