Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Washburn University (WU), formally Washburn University of Topeka, is a public university in Topeka, Kansas, United States. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as professional programs in law and business. The university enrolls approximately 5,000 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students as of 2023. As of 2008, Washburn also took over overseeing the nearby Washburn Tech.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$10,256
- Estimated total for international students
- US$21,099
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,562
- Graduate students
- 702
- International undergraduates
- 6%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$53,102
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (124)
Bachelor's degrees53 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Services, GeneralInternational BusinessLegal Support ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees16 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
LawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees19 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsEngineering, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Services, GeneralLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, OtherMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural SciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansScience Technologies/Technicians, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Undergraduate certificates29 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCarpentersClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGraphic CommunicationsGround TransportationHealth Aides/Attendants/OrderliesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInsuranceLegal Support ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPlumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingPrecision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansWoodworking
Graduate certificates4 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.