All Washburn University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $49,500 | $76,175 | $21,136 |
| Business Administration | $48,589 | $68,154 | $22,748 |
| Accounting | $55,197 | $66,900 | $20,853 |
| Marketing | $47,963 | $65,379 | $27,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $36,598 | $32,760 | $23,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,210 | $79,109 | $25,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $71,318 | $75,787 | $25,000 |
| Health Administration | $52,016 | $66,325 | $26,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,679 | $57,079 | $27,717 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $41,632 | $48,327 | $31,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $57,551 | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $29,659 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $47,948 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,519 | $43,351 | $22,945 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,361 | $78,778 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,932 | $46,497 | $21,875 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | — | $80,436 | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Washburn University students earn a median $49,774 ten years after starting college, more than 37% of Kansas colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
Washburn University majors questions
How many majors does Washburn University offer?
Washburn University offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Washburn University?
Engineering-Related Fields graduates from Washburn University earn a median $80,436 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings.
Which Washburn University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $29,659 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Washburn University overview