Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas · Public · 4,562 undergraduates
Of 39 programs with reported earnings, 36 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 76 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,310 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,693 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,758 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,922 |
| $110k and up | $15,472 |
| All families (average) | $15,280 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,109 | +$44,222 | clears the bar | $22,062 | 0.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $83,608 | +$48,721 | clears the bar | $77,330 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $49,129 | +$14,242 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,652 | +$32,765 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,325 | +$31,438 | clears the bar | $21,725 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,079 | +$22,192 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,993 | +$25,106 | clears the bar | $35,756 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,497 | +$11,610 | clears the bar | $19,616 | 1.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $73,676 | +$38,789 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $143,374 | +$108,487 | clears the bar | $39,292 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $49,652 | +$14,765 | clears the bar | $16,384 | 1.1 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,175 | +$41,288 | clears the bar | $21,136 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,351 | +$8,464 | clears the bar | $20,349 | 2.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,587 | +$18,700 | clears the bar | $18,375 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,379 | +$30,492 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 39 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.