# Washburn University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Topeka, KS. IPEDS 156082, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/washburn-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,264
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,251 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,249 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in KS: 5 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KS median for this major (11 colleges, $48,375): +$876
- Versus the U.S. median: -$717

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.49 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,251 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 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,693 | $43,522 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $10,758 | $48,303 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,922 | $62,510 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $15,472 | $69,469 | 4.6 years |

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

## Psychology at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $55,329 | $22,415 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Emporia State University | $53,022 | $19,500 | $16,261 | 56% |
| Fort Hays State University | $51,898 | $29,000 | $12,569 | 48% |
| Pittsburg State University | $51,640 | $22,951 | $15,784 | 57% |
| Washburn University | $49,251 | $25,249 | $15,280 | 53% |
| Friends University | $48,375 | $21,527 | $27,715 | 43% |
| University of Saint Mary | $44,902 | $31,000 | $22,519 | 48% |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | $43,959 | $27,562 | $27,963 | 28% |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | $43,959 | $27,562 | not reported | not reported |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | $43,002 | $37,500 | $11,404 | 27% |
| Wichita State University | $42,690 | $27,000 | $13,194 | 51% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Topeka, KS, $67,740 KS, $61,990 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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