# Washburn University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Topeka, KS. IPEDS 156082, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washburn-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,210
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,109 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in KS: 6 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (15 colleges, $78,299): +$810
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,103

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,109 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 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,693 | $43,522 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,758 | $48,303 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,922 | $62,510 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $15,472 | $69,469 | 1.5 years |

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

## Nursing at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $92,782 | $34,747 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $92,782 | $34,747 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Saint Mary | $85,587 | $29,000 | $22,519 | 48% |
| Southwestern College | $85,029 | $46,120 | $29,824 | 36% |
| Fort Hays State University | $79,957 | $24,726 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Washburn University | $79,109 | $25,250 | $15,280 | 53% |
| University of Kansas | $78,601 | $20,500 | $18,059 | 69% |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | $78,299 | $26,620 | $32,165 | 54% |
| Baker University | $78,233 | $29,577 | $25,301 | 58% |
| Hesston College | $78,050 | $27,000 | $26,299 | 61% |
| Newman University | $77,122 | $25,500 | $19,971 | 53% |
| Wichita State University | $75,784 | $27,750 | $13,194 | 51% |
| Bethel College-North Newton | $75,293 | $27,000 | $32,917 | 41% |
| Emporia State University | $71,002 | $24,440 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Pittsburg State University | $70,657 | $22,791 | $15,784 | 57% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $81,820 Topeka, KS, $79,320 KS, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $109,490 Topeka, KS, $111,030 KS, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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