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58 Colleges
12,333 Yearly Graduations
$50,869 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$22,634 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly business graduations, Washington is ranked #24 in the country with 12,333 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $12,717 per year to get their degree at a college in Washington, while out of state students will pay an average of $16,745 per year.

An estimated 27% of college students in Washington take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,659 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
1,851 Yearly Degrees
$12,417 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Washington State University is 31,159, of which 25,470 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,315 are full-time. For undergraduates at Wazzu, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

41% of Wazzu students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,788 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,093 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
1,777 Yearly Degrees
$12,076 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 48,149 students at UW Seattle in total, 32,244 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,350 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,776 a year. UW Seattle has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW Seattle is $55,968.

#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
759 Yearly Degrees
$8,685 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,518 undergraduates at CWU, of which 9,235 are full-time, and there are 11,174 students altogether. It takes the average CWU undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at CWU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,315 a year. CWU has a 5.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from CWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,565 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
695 Yearly Degrees
$48,470 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,295 students at Gonzaga in total, 4,852 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,744 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Gonzaga is 92%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

43% of Gonzaga students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,338 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,373 during the early-career years.

#5

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
631 Yearly Degrees
$7,922 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,349 students at EWU in total, 10,292 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,685 are full-time. For undergraduates at EWU, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,303 a year. EWU has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from EWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
589 Yearly Degrees
$8,703 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 14,194 undergraduates at WWU, of which 12,622 are full-time, and there are 15,197 students altogether. For undergraduates at WWU, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 40% of students at WWU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,514 a year. WWU has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from WWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,620 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
539 Yearly Degrees
$49,335 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Seattle University is 7,050, of which 4,244 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,045 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at Seattle U take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,001 a year. Seattle U has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,299 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
476 Yearly Degrees
$11,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,659 undergraduates at UW Bothell, of which 4,911 are full-time, and there are 6,304 students altogether. For undergraduates at UW Bothell, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 47% of accepted students are men, and 53% are women.

28% of UW Bothell students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,318 a year. UW Bothell has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW Bothell is $55,968.

Public Public vs. Private
391 Yearly Degrees
$12,196 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,364 students at UW Tacoma in total, 4,567 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,034 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UW Tacoma is 4.3 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly 28% of students at UW Tacoma take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,788 a year. UW Tacoma has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UW Tacoma with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $55,968 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
312 Yearly Degrees
$4,057 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,747 full-time undergraduates at BC, and 12,286 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

8% of BC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,495 a year. BC has a 5.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BC is $43,534.

#11

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
261 Yearly Degrees
$4,209 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Edmonds Community College is 6,545, which includes 3,035 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Edmonds Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,507 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,523 during the early-career years.

#12

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
249 Yearly Degrees
$13,658 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at City University of Seattle is 2,052, of which 991 students are undergraduates and of those, 117 are full-time. For undergraduates at CityU, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

CityU has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,381 during the early-career years.

#13

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
243 Yearly Degrees
$4,332 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,760 full-time undergraduates at GRC, and 7,493 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,534 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from GRC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,664 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
198 Yearly Degrees
$4,529 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,997 full-time undergraduates at Clark College, and 7,665 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6% of Clark College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,417 a year. Clark College has a 8.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,169 during the early-career years.

#15

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
183 Yearly Degrees
$5,959 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,770 full-time undergraduates at CBC, and 6,745 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

7% of CBC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,918 a year. CBC has a 6.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from CBC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,477 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
146 Yearly Degrees
$4,356 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,131 full-time undergraduates at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom, and 8,329 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 17% of students at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,891 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,755 during the early-career years.

#17

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
140 Yearly Degrees
$4,929 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Tacoma Community College is 5,823, which includes 3,492 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

13% of Tacoma Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,269 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.6% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Tacoma Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,961 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
138 Yearly Degrees
$4,062 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Everett Community College is 7,580, which includes 4,086 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,142 a year. Everett Community College has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,138 during the early-career years.

#19

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
137 Yearly Degrees
$35,646 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,702 undergraduates at SPU, of which 2,606 are full-time, and there are 3,601 students altogether. It takes the average SPU undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 27% of accepted students are men, and 73% are women.

62% of SPU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,507 a year. SPU has a 2.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from SPU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,228 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
136 Yearly Degrees
$4,101 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,357 students at OC in total, 3,416 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,888 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OC is $33,562.

#21

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
125 Yearly Degrees
$47,590 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Whitworth University is 2,756, of which 2,368 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,307 are full-time. It takes the average Whitworth undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at Whitworth take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,089 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Whitworth is $42,602.

#22

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
118 Yearly Degrees
$47,576 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,544 undergraduates at PLU, of which 2,486 are full-time, and there are 2,907 students altogether. It takes the average PLU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 59% of students at PLU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,307 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from PLU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,192 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
115 Yearly Degrees
$4,670 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Seattle Central College is 5,763, which includes 3,068 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

6% of Seattle Central students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,941 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.9% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,048 during the early-career years.

#24

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
113 Yearly Degrees
$4,795 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,665 students at South Puget Sound Community College in total, 2,778 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

6% of South Puget Sound Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,082 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,822 during the early-career years.

#25

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
110 Yearly Degrees
$4,799 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at North Seattle College is 5,240, which includes 1,731 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

5% of North Seattle students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,141 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Seattle is $37,674.

Other Washington Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Highline College 107
27 Walla Walla Community College 101
28 Spokane Community College 95
28 Yakima Valley College 95
30 University of Puget Sound 94
31 Shoreline Community College 91
32 Cascadia College 86
33 Spokane Falls Community College 85
33 Centralia College 85
35 Northwest University 77
36 Whatcom Community College 76
37 South Seattle College 75
38 Skagit Valley College 74
39 Saint Martin’s University 70
40 Lake Washington Institute of Technology 58
41 Grays Harbor College 56
41 Bellingham Technical College 56
43 Walla Walla University 51
43 Renton Technical College 51
45 Charter College 50
46 Wenatchee Valley College 41
47 Peninsula College 40
48 Faith International University 35
48 Lower Columbia College 35
48 Whitman College 35
51 Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies 34
52 Perry Technical Institute 28
53 Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs 27
54 Clover Park Technical College 24
55 Big Bend Community College 23
56 Heritage University 20
57 Northwest Indian College 18
58 Bates Technical College 8

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