Colleges in Washington
Explore 28 colleges and universities in Washington.
Institutions
28
Avg In-State Tuition
$28,239
Avg Out-of-State
$35,154
Avg Earnings
$51,762
State Overview
Washington state has 28 higher education institutions. The average in-state tuition is $28,238.62, while the average out-of-state tuition is $35,154.15. Graduates from these institutions earn an average of $51,762.35.
These figures suggest a significant investment in education within Washington. The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition indicates a financial incentive for Washington residents. The average graduate earnings suggest a positive return on investment for students.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Schools by Type
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
PUBLICSeattle, WA
Tuition
$12,643
Avg Earnings
$62,979
Acceptance
43%
Washington State University
PUBLICPullman, WA
Tuition
$12,997
Avg Earnings
$53,510
Acceptance
85%
Western Washington University
PUBLICBellingham, WA
Tuition
$9,286
Avg Earnings
$45,272
Acceptance
91%
Central Washington University
PUBLICEllensburg, WA
Tuition
$9,192
Avg Earnings
$49,398
Acceptance
90%
Eastern Washington University
PUBLICCheney, WA
Tuition
$8,353
Avg Earnings
$46,469
Acceptance
92%
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
PUBLICBothell, WA
Tuition
$12,559
Avg Earnings
$62,979
Acceptance
92%
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
PUBLICTacoma, WA
Tuition
$12,817
Avg Earnings
$62,979
Acceptance
83%
The Evergreen State College
PUBLICOlympia, WA
Tuition
$8,999
Avg Earnings
$34,774
Acceptance
97%
Popular Majors in Washington
Business Administration, Management and Operations
3,437 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
1,849 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
1,753 graduates
Psychology, General
1,700 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
1,623 graduates
Communication and Media Studies
1,287 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
1,236 graduates
Biology, General
1,223 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
997 graduates
Political Science and Government
974 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
902 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
883 graduates
Cost Comparison
Cost Analysis
Washington's average in-state tuition of $28,239 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $35,154. The average graduate from a Washington institution earns $51,762 within 5 years of graduation.