3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 148
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $10,740
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $51,665
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, Kansas. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 360 awards in the trades we track: welding, electrician, carpentry, diesel mechanic, auto mechanic, HVAC, plumbing, industrial maintenance, auto body, machining and CNC.
- Address
- 5724 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS 66604
Open in Maps - Website
- www.washburntech.edu
- Phone
- (785) 670-2200
- Type
- Public, under 2-year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 615
- Also known as
- Washburn Tech
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (110); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (16) | 126 |
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (52) | 52 |
| Carpentry | Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (35) | 35 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (47.0613) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (34) | 34 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (28) | 28 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (21) | 21 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Technology/Plumber (46.0503) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (20) | 20 |
| Industrial Maintenance | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0303) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (19) | 19 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (13) | 13 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (5); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (7) | 12 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0302) | No completions reported | 0 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (49.0202) | No completions reported | 0 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $5,684 |
| Books and supplies | $756 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $18,739 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $12,822 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $41,627 | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (47.03) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $67,791 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $44,429 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | $47,316 n=21 | $43,496 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 71%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $53,102
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $16,253
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 155423. How we build this list.