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How strong are the academics at Washburn University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
32%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Washburn has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
159
10-19
258
20-29
270
30-39
121
40-49
27
50-99
13

Honors Programs

Washburn University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Washburn's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Washburn University:

68%
First-year retention rate
32%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $40,188. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$40,188
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Washburn University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Psychology, General
Social Work
Mass Communication/Media Studies
7.8
34.44
61.08
87.72
114.36
141

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
  • Molecular Biology 6
  • Environmental Biology 2
Business
  • Finance, General 25
  • Business Administration and Management, General 15
  • Accounting 11
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • Small Business Administration/Management 7
  • Business/Managerial Economics 5
  • Management Science 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Business/Commerce, General 4
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 30
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 18
  • Music Teacher Education 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 141
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 45
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 19
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 16
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 12
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 18
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science 14
  • Corrections 3
  • Forensic Science and Technology 1
  • Securities Services Administration/Management 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 20
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 29
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 43
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 33
  • Public Administration 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 16
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Anthropology, General 6
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 13
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Music, General 0
  • Musical Theatre 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0

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