by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Washburn University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Washburn University was ranked #561 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washburn University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Washburn University is $71,210. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Washburn University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $16,634 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Washburn University is $207 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Washburn University was $731 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $338 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,464 | $20,468 |
| Fees | $114 | $114 |
| Books and Supplies | $970 | $970 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,759 | $10,759 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,480 | $2,480 |
Learn more about Washburn University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Washburn University nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Washburn University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Washburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 143 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 73 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 56 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 40 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.