Washburn Institute of Technology

Topeka, KS · Public · Certificate degree-granting

A public institution in Topeka, Kansas, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Washburn Institute of Technology serves students across multiple degree programs. With 615 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,774 ten years after enrollment, which is 22% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 65.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $18,127, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.75x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,607 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Machinist, Industrial Production Technology, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,774
Graduation Rate
65.5%
Median Debt
$18,127
Average Net Price
$8,607
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.78x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.75x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
615
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
79.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$8,880
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,880
Pell Grant Rate
13.5%
Federal Loan Rate
8.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,114
Income $30K–$48K
$9,496
Income $48K–$75K
$8,645
Income $110K+
$14,051

Student Demographics

Women
59.1%
White
53.3%
Black
11.2%
Hispanic
17.4%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
5.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.7%

Accreditations

Programs (22)

Undergraduate Certificate (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $48,940 179
Machinist $38,331 116
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 84
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $67,652 68
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $44,667 46
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 43
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $60,991 40
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $27,536 34
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 30
Carpentry Not reported 25
Plumbing Not reported 20
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 19
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 19
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 15
Health Aides & Attendants Not reported 15
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 14
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Not reported 11
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 7
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 7
Ground Transportation Not reported 5
Business Operations Not reported 5
Woodworking Not reported 3

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