Washburn University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,774
in 2021+32% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 32% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 4% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 19 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 34% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 26% | $5,758 |
| 2000 | — | — | 36% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 42% | $5,620 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43% | $6,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 40% | $6,415 |
| 2005 | — | — | 52% | $6,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 64% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $37,800 | — | 49% | $7,584 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $8,500 |
| 2010 | $39,600 | $14,625 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $13,143 | 42% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $37,900 | $12,663 | 38% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $38,400 | $13,062 | 34% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $38,800 | $11,215 | 37% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $40,300 | $11,505 | 34% | $10,000 |
| 2016 | — | $11,153 | 35% | $11,000 |
| 2017 | — | $11,455 | 34% | $12,327 |
| 2018 | — | $13,341 | 39% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $13,683 | 44% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $14,481 | 46% | $12,250 |
| 2021 | $49,774 | $14,339 | 51% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | — | $14,194 | 51% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,793 | 54% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,046 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $15,280 | 53% | — |