Washburn University

What are the graduation rates for students at Washburn University?

IPEDS 2024-25 reporting lists a 44% six-year graduation rate and a 28% four-year rate for Washburn. The figures illustrate a consequential difference for a student planning costs: completing within four years is less common than completing within the longer measurement period.

The same reporting also lists a 53% overall graduation measure and 68% student retention. These indicators should not be treated as interchangeable. Graduation measures can use different entering cohorts, credentials and time windows, while retention concerns continued enrollment rather than completion. The commonly cited four- and six-year rates track defined groups of first-time, full-time students; they do not describe every transfer or part-time student's prospects. Students comparing programs should ask an adviser about course sequencing and the credits required for their own degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Washburn University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study data reported in October 2026 provide one-year post-completion earnings figures for some Washburn fields. Examples include $55,332 for registered nursing, $49,785 for general computer and information sciences, and $45,645 for business administration. The reported figure for psychology is $24,101.

These are field-level earnings measures for the students captured by the federal data, not starting salaries promised to all graduates. They may combine outcomes across credentials or programs within a reported field, and they do not account for every difference in location, hours worked, career stage or additional study. A one-year figure is especially limited for fields in which graduates commonly pursue further qualifications. Prospective students can use it as one comparison point alongside program cost, licensing requirements and longer-term career plans.