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General Psychology at Washburn University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Washburn University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 general psychology degrees were granted at Washburn University.

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.

General Psychology Rankings at Washburn University

Rankings can help you compare Washburn University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#2 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#7 of 14
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 118
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#48 of 119
Best Value	Nationwide	#346 of 1,295
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#560 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Washburn University

Those who finish Washburn University’s General Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,101
2 years	$33,629
3 years	$29,756
4 years	$37,297
5 years	$44,367

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Washburn University earn a median of $37,297, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Psychology graduates from Washburn University stands at $25,249.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at Washburn University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Psychology graduates at Washburn University are 84% women (41) and 16% men (8).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Washburn University

Among the 32 bachelor’s general psychology graduates at Washburn University, 81% were women (26) and 19% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Washburn University, below the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Washburn University

Among the 17 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Washburn University, 88% were women (15) and 12% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Washburn University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Unknown	8

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Washburn University

This General Psychology program at Washburn University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	49

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.