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Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, Maryland · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 · Phone: (301) 891-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Washington Adventist University is a private non-profit school in Takoma Park, MD offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $30,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $64,249; completion rate versus the state average of 46.9% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Washington Adventist University; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 37.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $68,140 | $85,890 | $99,880 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Washington Adventist University is a private non-profit university located in Takoma Park, Maryland, a large suburb near Washington, D.C. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing-related offerings recognized by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Maryland Board of Nursing. In terms of trade and career training, the university's most notable offering is in radiology and sonography programs, with 10 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Federal completion-rate data specific to this campus's trade programs versus the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 46.9%. Graduates in the tracked cohort carried a median debt of $30,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $64,249, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students are enrolled.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 452 and a single reported trade program family (radiology and sonography), this campus may suit students specifically pursuing that health-imaging pathway rather than those seeking broad vocational options. Whether the program format suits adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review the College Scorecard listing for the most up-to-date federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Washington Adventist University reports one trade program family: radiology and sonography programs, with 10 completers in recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional recognition from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Maryland Board of Nursing for relevant programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Maryland state average completion rate is 46.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $30,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $64,249, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for current figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Washington Adventist University is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is mission-driven rather than shareholder-driven, though this does not by itself guarantee outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (301) 891-4000 or visit https://www.wau.edu/ for program-specific details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?162210.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school's single listed program is in radiology and sonography, so prospective students should contact the school to discuss scheduling and format.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Washington Adventist University at (301) 891-4000 or through its website at https://www.wau.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering radiology and sonography programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for comparable institutions in the area.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.