Washburn University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Washburn University at a glance

• 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

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.

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• 116

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Shawnee County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $66,043

  median household income

  Shawnee County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, legal studies, which lead to clinical (13 open), finance (9 open), sales (4 open), operations (9 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Stormont Vail (14), Colgate Palmolive (11), Army National Guard Units (4), Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (4), GPAC (4), Ardent Health (3), Humana (3), Nexstar Media Group (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (19), Clinical (13), Data & Analytics (11), Finance (9), Operations (9), Human Resources (6). Engineering 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?

116 open professional jobs are listed in Shawnee County, 15 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Stormont Vail has the most openings.