Health Professions at Washburn University
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Washburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washburn University is in Topeka, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washburn University
Many students take online classes at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Washburn University
These rankings give you a sense of how Washburn University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 51 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #20 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #964 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 51 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #20 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #964 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Washburn University
Students who complete Washburn University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,723 |
| 2 years | $59,285 |
| 3 years | $66,042 |
| 4 years | $71,696 |
| 5 years | $63,665 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Washburn University report median earnings of $71,696, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Washburn University is $25,492.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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