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Washburn Institute of Technology

Topeka, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 615 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$8,607
cheaper than 49% of comparable schools
Completion rate
65.5%
Median debt at completion
$18,127
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$49,774
earns ~$5,783 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Washburn Institute of Technology is a public school in Topeka, Kansas that mainly awards certificates. With 615 students, it offers training in fields like practical nursing, vehicle repair, and cosmetology. The average annual net price after financial aid is $8,607.

What to know

The school's completion rate is reported at 65.5%. Median student debt at completion is $18,127, which represents more than double the typical annual net price of $8,607. Graduates in high-earning programs like diagnostic professions typically see median earnings of $49,774 ten years after entry.

Net price is 12% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 30% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$56,776
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$38,829
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$32,391
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$31,890
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$27,995
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificate$25,194
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 14 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$47,260
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificate$38,289
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Woodworkingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are available?
The school mainly awards undergraduate certificates. Programs include Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions; Practical Nursing; Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians; Electrical and Power Transmission Installers; Precision Metal Working; Ground Transportation; Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services; and Culinary Arts and Related Services, plus 17 more programs beyond the trades.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health program earn?
For the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $56,776.
What is the typical debt for a student who finishes?
The median student debt at completion is $18,127. This figure is higher than the average annual net price of $8,607, so the total cost of attendance over multiple years will likely exceed the yearly net price.
Is Washburn Institute of Technology a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Topeka, Kansas.
How many students typically finish their program?
The completion rate is reported at 65.5%.

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SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend$9,90538%$40,428
Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado$15,72427.4%$41,206
Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia$11,68557.1%$39,883
Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville$4,95739%$35,246
Colby Community CollegeColby$7,88642.8%$41,889
Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City$7,17538.6%$37,723
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 155423. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.