Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Washburn University
Topeka, KS · Associate's Degree · about 110 graduates a year
Washburn University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washburn University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 114 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $49,166 | $49,456 | #157 | $30,852 |
| 115 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $49,160 | $46,790 | #291 | $18,360 |
| 116 | Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO | $49,158 | $45,972 | #331 | — |
| 117 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $49,129 | $51,004 | #100 | $39,468 |
| 118 | Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA | $49,100 | $44,678 | #416 | $37,149 |
| 119 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $49,076 | $51,066 | #97 | $30,144 |
| 120 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex Milwaukee, WI | $49,076 | $51,066 | #98 | $30,144 |
Other Majors at Washburn University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,676 | $55,221 | #125 of 560 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $66,120 | — | #3 of 6 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,652 | $45,386 | #159 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washburn University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,468 one year after graduating and $49,129 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washburn University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Washburn University ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Washburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.