Ground Transportation at Washburn University

Kansas has a well-established ground transportation sector, with the top program in the state producing first-year earnings around $74,114. That makes Washburn's estimated $41,414—drawn from national peer programs—notably lower than what Kansas employers typically pay these certificate holders. The disconnect suggests either this particular program serves different segments of the industry, or the national benchmark underestimates local market conditions.

The debt picture looks manageable at an estimated $9,280, resulting in a ratio of 0.22 that would be affordable under most circumstances. However, if Kansas market rates hold true for Washburn graduates, that debt becomes even less concerning. The challenge is that without actual outcomes data for this specific program, you're working with significant uncertainty about where graduates actually land.

Before committing, get specific placement information from Washburn's career services: what kinds of transportation jobs do their graduates take, and what do local employers pay entry-level workers? The $33,000 gap between state and national figures is too large to ignore, and you need to know which reality applies to this program.