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Allied Health Professions at Washburn University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Washburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS.
Online & Distance Learning at Washburn University
Distance learning is available at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Washburn University
Rankings can help you compare Washburn University’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 114 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #589 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 19 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 114 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #589 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Washburn University
Students who complete Washburn University’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,755 |
| 2 years | $53,884 |
| 3 years | $56,726 |
| 4 years | $61,682 |
| 5 years | $65,555 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Washburn University earn a median of $61,682, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Washburn University is $22,083.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Washburn University
The Allied Health Professions program at Washburn University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 39 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 12 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 46 |
| Radiologic Technology | 22 |
| MRI Technician | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Washburn University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
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.