# Washburn University: Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) (bachelor's)

Topeka, KS. IPEDS 156082, CIP 51.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washburn-university/majors/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,318
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,787 (U.S. median for this major: $68,804 across 238 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (4 colleges, $57,224): +$18,563
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,983

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,787 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,310 | $91,192 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $9,693 | $43,522 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,758 | $48,303 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,922 | $62,510 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $15,472 | $69,469 | 1.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University | $75,787 | $25,000 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Fort Hays State University | $58,463 | $30,950 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Kansas State University | $55,985 | not reported | $19,406 | 71% |
| University of Kansas | $53,864 | $25,847 | $18,059 | 69% |

## Careers
- Radiologic technologist (SOC 29-2034): median wage $82,040 Topeka, KS, $76,070 KS, $80,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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