The U.S. Department of Education has published an enormous amount of outcome data via its new College Scorecard platform. The numbers should be illuminating for anyone weighing postsecondary education options in Washington State. Or if you’ve already invested in a college education, you can check to see how your school compares to others.
The following are 4- and 2-year colleges and universities located in Washington State. They are organized by “salary after attending,” starting with the highest salaries and moving towards the lowest. There are many more schools and navigation options available on the College Scorecard website. So check it out for yourself!
Graduation Rate: The graduation rate after six years for schools that award predominantly four-year degrees, and after 4 years for all other schools. These rates are only for full-time students enrolled for the first time.
Average Annual Cost: The average annual net price for federal financial aid recipients, after aid from the school, state, or federal government. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students.
Salary After Attending: The median earnings of former students who received federal financial aid, at 10 years after entering the school.
National Average:
Graduation Rate: 44%
Average Annual Cost: $16,789
Salary After Attending: $34,343
Seattle University, Seattle
Graduation Rate: 77%
Average Annual Cost: $33,557
Salary After Attending: $55,200
Private, City, Medium, 4 year
University of Phoenix – Western Washington Campus, Seattle
Graduation Rate: 20%
Average Annual Cost: $19,546
Salary After Attending: $53,400
For-profit, Suburban, Small, 4 year
Gonzaga University, Spokane
Graduation Rate: 82%
Average Annual Cost: $28,155
Salary After Attending: $52,800
Private, City, Medium, 4 year
University of Washington, Seattle
Graduation Rate: 81%
Average Annual Cost: $11,904
Salary After Attending: $52,100
Public, City, Large, 4 year
University of Washington, Bothell Campus
Graduation Rate: 66%
Average Annual Cost: $11,904
Salary After Attending: $52,100
Public, Suburban, Medium, 4 year
University of Washington, Tacoma Campus
Graduation Rate: 46%
Average Annual Cost: $9,632
Salary After Attending: $52,100
Public, City, Medium, 4 year
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
Graduation Rate: 78%
Average Annual Cost: $32,115
Salary After Attending: $51,500
Private, City, Medium, 4 year
City University of Seattle
Graduation Rate: 9%
Average Annual Cost: $32,119
Salary After Attending: $50,400
Private, City, Small, 4 year
Saint Martin’s University
Graduation Rate: 51%
Average Annual Cost: $19,077
Salary After Attending: $47,400
Private, Suburban, Small, 4 year
Washington State University, Pullman
Graduation Rate: 66%
Average Annual Cost: $16,834
Salary After Attending: $46,400
Public, Town, Large, 4 year
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma
Graduation Rate: 70%
Average Annual Cost: $23,486
Salary After Attending: $45,900
Private, Suburban, Medium, 4 year
Walla Walla University, College Place
Graduation Rate: 49%
Average Annual Cost: $21,947
Salary After Attending: $45,800
Private, Suburban, Small, 4 year
Central Washington University, Ellensburg
Graduation Rate: 52%
Average Annual Cost: $14,589
Salary After Attending: $44,900
Public, Town, Medium, 4 year
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle
Graduation Rate: 70%
Average Annual Cost: $25,049
Salary After Attending: $43,900
Private, City, Medium, 4 year
Western Washington University, Bellingham
Graduation Rate: 68%
Average Annual Cost: $16,325
Salary After Attending: $43,200
Public, City, Medium, 4 year
Whitman College, Walla Walla
Graduation Rate: 88%
Average Annual Cost: $34,753
Salary After Attending: $43,000
Private, City, Small, 4 year
ITT Technical Institute, Seattle
Graduation Rate: 37%
Average Annual Cost: $24,358
Salary After Attending: $42,500
For-profit, Suburban, Small, 2 year
ITT Technical Institute, Spokane Valley
Graduation Rate: 34%
Average Annual Cost: $23,101
Salary After Attending: $42,500
For-profit, City, Small, 2 year
ITT Technical Institute, Everett
Graduation Rate: 31%
Average Annual Cost: $21,169
Salary After Attending: $42,500
For-profit, City, Small, 2 year
Bellevue College, Bellevue
Graduation Rate: 26%
Average Annual Cost: $8,091
Salary After Attending: $41,300
Public, City, Medium, 2 year
Whitworth University, Spokane
Graduation Rate: 75%
Average Annual Cost: $24,412
Salary After Attending: $41,200
Private, Suburban, Medium, 4 year
Eastern Washington University, Cheney
Graduation Rate: 46%
Average Annual Cost: $12,983
Salary After Attending: $40,500
Public, Town, Medium, 4 year
Shoreline Community College, Shoreline
Graduation Rate: 35%
Average Annual Cost: $8,396
Salary After Attending: $40,500
Public, Suburban, Medium, 2 year
Northwest University, Kirkland
Graduation Rate: 45%
Average Annual Cost: $20,032
Salary After Attending: $40,200
Private, Suburban, Small, 4 year
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland
Graduation Rate: 21%
Average Annual Cost: $7,221
Salary After Attending: $39,000
Public, Suburban, Medium, 2 year
Argosy University, Seattle
Graduation Rate: N/A
Average Annual Cost: $21,662
Salary After Attending: $38,200
For-profit, City, Small, 4 year
Highline Community College, Des Moines
Graduation Rate: 34%
Average Annual Cost: $6,911
Salary After Attending: $36,100
Public, Suburban, Medium, 2 year
Antioch University, Seattle
Graduation Rate: N/A
Average Annual Cost: $24,618
Salary After Attending: $35,500
Private, City, Small, 4 year
Everett Community College, Everett
Graduation Rate: 28%
Average Annual Cost: $7,474
Salary After Attending: $35,300
Public, City, Medium, 2 year
Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham
Graduation Rate: 55%
Average Annual Cost: $4,491
Salary After Attending: $34,600
Public, City, Small, 2 year
Tacoma Community College, Tacoma
Graduation Rate: 25%
Average Annual Cost: $5,896
Salary After Attending: $34,500
Public, City, Medium, 2 year
Seattle Community College – North Campus, Seattle
Graduation Rate: 25%
Average Annual Cost: $2,864
Salary After Attending: $34,500
Public, City, Medium, 2 year
Pierce College at Puyallup, Puyallup
Graduation Rate: 24%
Average Annual Cost: $9,381
Salary After Attending: $34,200
Public, Suburban, Medium, 2 year
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom, Lakewood
Graduation Rate: 26%
Average Annual Cost: $7,137
Salary After Attending: $34,200
Public, City, Medium, 2 year
The Art Institute of Seattle
Graduation Rate: 30%
Average Annual Cost: $28,297
Salary After Attending: $34,100
For-profit, City, Small, 4 year