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Washburn University

Topeka, KS washburn.edu 4,093 students

Washburn University's campus provides a traditional college setting in the heart of Topeka. Students benefit from a close-knit community atmosphere with a strong emphasis on both undergraduate and graduate studies. The university is distinctive for its integration with Washburn Tech, offering students access to a wider range of vocational and technical programs alongside its academic offerings. Its location gives students access to state government and the amenities of the city.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,411
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,578
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $20,582/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Washburn University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,589 $38,356
$30K – $48K $10,136 $40,544
$48K – $75K $13,702 $54,808
$75K – $110K $17,518 $70,072
$110K+ $17,323 $69,292
Sticker price (no aid) $9,578 $38,312
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Washburn University

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
84
$71,210/yr High 18.4x
Accounting Compare across schools →
77
$55,197/yr Very High 16.4x
Finance Compare across schools →
75
$49,500/yr Very High 16.7x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
71
$64,361/yr Very High 15.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
71
$48,589/yr High 15.8x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
69
$71,318/yr Moderate 14.9x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
67
$52,016/yr High 12.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
64
$47,963/yr Very High 15.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
63
$46,519/yr High 11.5x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
56
$40,052/yr Moderate 11.8x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →
50
$41,632/yr Moderate 10.0x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools →
50
$39,252/yr High 9.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
45
$39,932/yr High 11.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
45
$37,908/yr Moderate 11.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
44
$38,264/yr High 10.6x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
37
$25,679/yr Moderate 11.7x
English Compare across schools →
34
$36,598/yr Very High 9.1x