How much money do Washburn University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $34,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Washburn University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $54,300 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $54,100 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $50,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $97,000 followed by Law (First Professional Degree) at $48,800 and Social Work (Master's Degree) who earn $40,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Washburn University graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $97,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $54,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $54,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $50,400 |
| Law (First Professional Degree) | $48,800 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $46,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $45,400 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $44,900 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,800 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,900 |
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $40,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,100 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $36,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,300 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,300 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,800 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,300 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,800 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,700 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,600 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156082 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Washburn University.