Nursing at Washburn University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washburn University sits in Topeka, KS.
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Studying Online at Washburn University
Online coursework is an option at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Washburn University
Rankings can help you compare Washburn University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #13 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #64 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #869 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #13 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #64 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #519 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #869 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Washburn University
Graduates of Washburn University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,602 |
| 2 years | $54,812 |
| 3 years | $57,071 |
| 4 years | $64,619 |
| 5 years | $74,200 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Washburn University report median earnings of $64,619, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Washburn University is $25,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Washburn University
The Nursing program at Washburn University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 130 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 32 |
| Nursing Practice | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.