Washburn University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Washburn University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Washburn University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $34,500 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $42,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $54,300 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $54,100 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $50,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $97,000 , followed by Law (First Professional Degree) at $48,800 , and Social Work (Master's Degree) at $40,700 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Washburn University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Washburn University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156082.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026