Is Washburn Institute of Technology worth it?
Washburn Institute of Technology is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Topeka, Kansas (midsize city). It awarded 904 certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, welding technology and manufacturing engineering technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,758
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,774
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,774
Average net price
$8,607
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
904
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
615
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $59,779 | $67,652 | 138 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $43,321 | $48,940 | 68 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,875 | $44,667 | 39 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $22,547 | $27,536 | 32 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $39,720 | $38,331 | 32 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $37,254 | N/A | 17 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 168 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 110 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 87 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 57 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 52 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 35 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 34 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
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Sources: federal figures for Washburn Institute of Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page