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There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
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Our analysis found City University of Seattle to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CityU accumulate an average of $29,693 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CityU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gonzaga University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.
Gonzaga does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $48,470. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,118 in student loans.
Gonzaga does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Washington.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,196 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Tacoma. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $40,026. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Tacoma accumulate an average of $18,619 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Tacoma. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our list.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,076 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Seattle. Out-of-state students pay an average of $39,906. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Seattle accumulate an average of $18,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at UW Seattle, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 13% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Washington who attend UW Bothell full time pay an average of $11,950 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $39,780. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,547 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW Bothell does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 3% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Washington State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wazzu is $12,417. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,733. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,489 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wazzu. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Puget Sound ranked #7 on this year’s list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $55,670 to cover tuition and fees at Puget Sound. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,751 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Seattle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Seattle U is $49,335. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Seattle U accumulate an average of $20,453 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Seattle U, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Central Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $8,685 in tuition and fees if they attend CWU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,213. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,810 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at CWU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Whitworth University ranked #10 on this year’s list.
Whitworth does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,590. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,989 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Whitworth, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 13% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Whitman College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Whitman, expect to pay an average of $55,982 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Seattle Pacific University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
SPU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,646. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,778 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SPU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
PLU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,576. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,517 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that PLU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Western Washington University ranked #14 on this year’s list.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $8,703 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WWU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,930. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,511 in student loans.
WWU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Eastern Washington University ranked #15 on this year’s list.
Students from Washington who attend EWU full time pay an average of $7,922 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,748. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,511 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at EWU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs ranked #16 on this year’s list.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs accumulate an average of $34,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 7% took at least some of their classes online.
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Saint Martin’s University landed the #17 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
Saint Martin’s does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,690. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Saint Martin’s accumulate an average of $24,047 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Saint Martin’s, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northwest University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Northwest University is $33,980. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northwest University accumulate an average of $23,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Northwest University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Columbia Basin College landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CBC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,735. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CBC accumulate an average of $21,747 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CBC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,959 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northwest University CAPS. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Heritage University landed the #21 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.
The average tuition and fees at Heritage University is $18,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Heritage University accumulate an average of $19,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Heritage University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.
Walla Walla University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking.
If you want to attend Walla Walla U, expect to pay an average of $30,531 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,985 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla U. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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