Online MBA at Washburn University
Public university ยท Topeka, Kansas
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Online MBA
- Part-Time MBA
Washburn University is a public university with graduate business programs in Topeka, Kansas. Those programs run through the Brenneman School of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 702 students, alongside 4,562 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an online MBA format for remote or working students, and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 2 of 4 schools in MBA Lab's Kansas directory listing an online MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
It is the only school in Topeka in this directory - the other 1 online MBA option in Kansas is elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.
What to ask Washburn University
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Washburn University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
- What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
- Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Brenneman School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
- Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.
At a glance
| Institution | Washburn University |
|---|---|
| Business school | Brenneman School of Business |
| Control | public |
| Location | Topeka, Kansas |
| Campus setting | Midsize city |
| Carnegie class | Master's college or university (medium programs) |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Online MBA Part-Time MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 702 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,562 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Reported outcomes
What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Washburn University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.
Compare with other schools in Kansas
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University This page | Topeka | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA | $61,868 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | $80,723 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does Washburn University offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA and a part-time MBA at Washburn University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
What do graduates of Washburn University's business master's programs earn?
College Scorecard reports median earnings of $61,868 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Washburn University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $97,747. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.
How much debt do students take on at Washburn University?
The reported median federal graduate debt is $26,200 for business master's graduates at Washburn University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.42x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.
Is Washburn University's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - Washburn University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is Washburn University a public or private institution?
Washburn University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Topeka, Kansas. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How do I compare Washburn University with other schools in Kansas?
MBA Lab lists 2 schools in its Kansas online MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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