by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Washburn University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Washburn University landed the #860 spot.In addition, Washburn University took the #15 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Washburn University came in at #860.Washburn University also ranked #15 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Kansas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingWashburn University ranked #860 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Washburn University took the #15 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Kansas.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Washburn University came in at #860. Washburn University also ranked #15 for Best Graduate Schools in Kansas.
Around 702 graduate students chose to attend Washburn University during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Washburn University is made up of 62.8% women and 37.2% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 22.5% of the graduate student population at Washburn University.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Washburn University. Around 3.6% of graduate students are international.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,088 | $37,996 |
| Fees | $117 | $117 |
The typical graduate student at Washburn University who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,712.
Master’s degree recipients from Washburn University earn an average early-career salary of $79,051.
The average early-career salary for professional degree recipients from Washburn University is $75,098.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Washburn University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $139,236 |
| Law | $75,098 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,868 |
| Social Work | $57,557 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $52,595 |
Washburn University is a public institution situated in Topeka, Kansas.The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Washburn University.
Contact details for Washburn University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621 |
| Phone: | 785-670-1010 |
| Website: | www.washburn.edu |
50.3% of the graduate students at Washburn University took at least one class online.Roughly 19.9% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 5 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 29 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 | — |
| General Psychology | 17 | — |
| Legal Research | 7 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 12 | — |
| Social Work | 37 | $57,557 |
| Special Education | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 28 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 32 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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