Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Public · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
$15,280Average net price / year
53%Graduation rate
$49,774Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,127Median debt at graduation
4,562Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,945
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,949
- Total cost of attendance
- $21,512
- Room & board
- $11,501
- Books & supplies
- $807
- Average net price
- $15,280
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $20,310
- $30–48k
- $9,693
- $48–75k
- $10,758
- $75–110k
- $13,922
- $110k+
- $15,472
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- First-year retention
- 68%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $42,881
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,774
- Median debt (graduates)
- $18,127
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Students with federal loans
- 31%
Programs: what graduates earn
44 of 115 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 78 | $59,779 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | $43,321 | $9,750 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $42,402 | $30,974 |
| Precision Metal Working | — | $39,720 | $8,250 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | $37,254 | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $35,875 | $5,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | $22,547 | $6,792 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | $39,817 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | $34,027 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | $53,722 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | $55,221 | $18,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 34 | $45,386 | $16,384 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 110 | $39,468 | $16,750 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 18 | $66,120 | — |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | $61,868 | $26,200 |
| Social Work | 52 | $53,732 | $35,756 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 17 | $52,595 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 0 | $105,785 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $98,916 | $60,268 |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 92 | $60,606 | $77,330 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 27 | $126,830 | $39,292 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,562
- Graduate students
- 829
- Part-time
- 16%
- Women / men
- 66% / 34%
- White
- 59%
- Hispanic
- 16%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 6%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $79,344 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 62%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.washburn.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Education – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 14% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
- Psychology – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Washburn University cost?
The average net price after grants is $15,280 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,945 and the full cost of attendance is $21,512.
How much do Washburn University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $49,774 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Topeka
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS · Public · 615 students |
$8,607 | — | 68% | $49,774 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS · Private for-profit · 359 students |
$23,980 | — | 45% | $39,080 |
| Baker University School of Nursing Topeka, KS · Private nonprofit |
— | — | — | $63,855 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.