# Washburn University: English (bachelor's)

Topeka, KS. IPEDS 156082, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washburn-university/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,598
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $32,760 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in KS: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (6 colleges, $46,616): -$13,856
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,188

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $32,760 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 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $9,693 | $43,522 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $10,758 | $48,303 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $13,922 | $62,510 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $15,472 | $69,469 | no earnings gain |

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

## English at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | $50,448 | $21,750 | $19,406 | 71% |
| Pittsburg State University | $49,023 | not reported | $15,784 | 57% |
| Wichita State University | $46,768 | $25,976 | $13,194 | 51% |
| University of Kansas | $46,464 | $23,500 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Emporia State University | $45,292 | not reported | $16,261 | 56% |
| Washburn University | $32,760 | $23,000 | $15,280 | 53% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,130 Topeka, KS, $59,920 KS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Topeka, KS, $51,160 KS, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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