University of Washington-Tacoma Campus vs Washington Stat...

Q: Which school has higher earnings, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus or Washington State University?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn more, with median 5-year earnings of $62,979 compared to $53,510 at Washington State University.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Washington State University

Key Metrics Compared

Official Data

Metric	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	Washington State University	Winner
Acceptance Rate	83%	85%	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Graduation Rate	59%	62%	Washington State University
Avg Earnings (5yr)	$62,979	$53,510	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Median Debt	$14,615	$19,500	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tuition (In-State)	$12,817	$12,997	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Retention Rate	78%	80%	Washington State University
Financial Aid	30%	31%	Washington State University

Comparison Analysis

Washington State University graduates earn an average of $53,510, while University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn $62,979. Washington State University's tuition is $12,997, and the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's tuition is $12,817. Washington State University has a graduation rate of 62%, and the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has a graduation rate of 58.5%. Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 85.4%, and the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has an acceptance rate of 83%.

The University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn more and has slightly lower tuition than Washington State University. Washington State University has a higher graduation rate. Both schools have similar acceptance rates.

When deciding between these schools, students should consider that the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has higher earning potential, while Washington State University has a higher graduation rate. The tuition costs are similar.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Shared Programs

Shared Major	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Earnings	Washington State University Earnings	Difference
Psychology, General	$34,660	$36,216	4% favor Washington State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$86,212	$83,894	3% favor University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,004	$125,114	155% favor Washington State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$115,543	$83,894	38% favor University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,004	$52,636	7% favor Washington State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$72,769	$0	—
Accounting and Related Services	$62,731	$57,618	9% favor University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Mechanical Engineering	$66,947	$72,690	9% favor Washington State University
Computer and Information Sciences, General	$73,385	$0	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$149,800	$125,114	20% favor University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

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