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4,562
students enrolled
1,337
degrees and certificates a year
53%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$15,280
average net price a year
Tuition $9,464 in state, $20,468 out of state
$42,881
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$49,774
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 36% | 487 |
| Business & management | 10% | 130 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 8% | 110 |
| Legal studies | 8% | 108 |
| Public administration & social work | 7% | 90 |
AI and data programs
Washburn University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Washburn University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Shawnee County, where the college is.
98
open professional jobs
7
entry level
5%
ask for AI skills
5 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Shawnee County
2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier
$66,043
median household income
Shawnee County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, legal studies, which lead to clinical (9 open), finance (7 open), sales (4 open), operations (13 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (7 open).
Hiring most: Colgate Palmolive (10), Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (4), Ardent Health (3), Army National Guard Units (3), Advisors Excel (2), Aprio Advisory Group (2), Barton County Community College (2), Behavioral Health Solutions (2).
What they hire for: Operations (13), Data & Analytics (12), Engineering (12), Clinical (9), Finance (7), Human Resources (7). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kansas Local Area I Workforce Development Board.
- KANSASWORKS Topeka Workforce CenterTopeka · 785-235-5627 · M-F 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Washburn University?
- Washburn University enrolls about 4,562 students and is a public 4-year institution in Topeka, Kansas. It awards about 1,337 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Washburn University?
- 53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Washburn University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,881 six years after entry and $49,774 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Washburn University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Washburn University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Washburn University?
- 98 open professional jobs are listed in Shawnee County, 7 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Colgate Palmolive has the most openings.
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