Registered Nursing at Washburn University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Washburn University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washburn University is in Topeka, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 130 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Washburn University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washburn University
Online coursework is an option at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Washburn University
Use these rankings to compare Washburn University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #13 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #65 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #495 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #861 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Washburn University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Washburn University are 84% women (109) and 16% men (21).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Washburn University
Among the 130 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Washburn University, 84% were women (109) and 16% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Washburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Washburn University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.