Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Washington Adventist University, based in Takoma Park, Maryland, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 452 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $64,249 ten years after enrollment, which is 58% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 33.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $30,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,526 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Cognitive Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,249
Average Net Price
$18,526
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.87x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.11x
Admissions & Enrollment
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,604
Net Cost by Family Income
Student Demographics
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Maryland Board of Nursing — Registered Nursing Programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (25)
Bachelor (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
| Registered Nursing | $94,173 | 43 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 17 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 11 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Religion | Not reported | 3 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | $56,809 | Not reported |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 10 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
| Information Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master | 2 |
| Registered Nursing | Master | 2 |
| Communications | Bachelor | 1 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Bachelor | 1 |
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