2026 Best Business Schools in Washington
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Washington? We have ranked 97 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central reviewed 82 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Washington
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 Business school in Washington. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. University Of Washington Seattle Campus Business students take on a median of $16,481 in debt. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
You'll be in good company at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Tacoma, WA. About 63% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,168 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,404. Typical Business student debt is $16,151. See the full University Of Washington Tacoma Campus profile
A rank of #3 makes Gonzaga University one of the top choices in Washington. Set in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. Gonzaga University Business students take on a median of $25,188 in debt. See the full Gonzaga University profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Washington Bothell Campus, which ranked #4 this year. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public school based in Bothell, WA. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,919, compared with $43,155 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,636 in student loans. Read more about University Of Washington Bothell Campus
Out of the 82 schools in Washington in this year's ranking, Washington State University landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete their Business program here. See the full Washington State University profile
Seattle University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,721. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Read more about Seattle University
Central Washington University landed the #7 spot in Washington this year. Based in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University is a public institution. Central Washington University graduates 54% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,417 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,526 for out-of-state students. Central Washington University Business students take on a median of $21,988 in debt. Read more about Central Washington University
Whitworth University landed the #8 spot in Washington this year. Set in Spokane, WA, Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,880. The median Business program debt is $26,051. More on Whitworth University
City University Of Seattle placed #9 among Business schools in Washington. Based in Seattle, WA, City University Of Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,929. Typical Business student debt is $18,000. More on City University Of Seattle
Seattle Pacific University placed #10 among Business schools in Washington. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,407. The median Business program debt is $25,188. More on Seattle Pacific University
Western Washington University landed the #11 spot in Washington this year. Western Washington University is a public school based in Bellingham, WA. Western Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Western Washington University Business students take on a median of $20,361 in debt. Read the full report on Western Washington University
Pacific Lutheran University landed the #12 spot in Washington this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Tacoma, WA. Pacific Lutheran University graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,916. Typical Business student debt is $23,667. Get the full Pacific Lutheran University report
Northwest University placed #13 among Business schools in Washington. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit school based in Kirkland, WA. Northwest University graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $36,035 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $22,439. More on Northwest University
Tacoma Community College placed #14 among Business schools in Washington. Based in Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,507, with out-of-state students paying around $11,646. Students borrow a median of $14,822 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Tacoma Community College report
Columbia Basin College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Pasco, WA, Columbia Basin College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,555, with out-of-state students paying around $8,668. Students borrow a median of $17,170 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Columbia Basin College
Eastern Washington University landed the #16 spot in Washington this year. Located in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Eastern Washington University Business students take on a median of $21,754 in debt. More on Eastern Washington University
Saint Martins University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Martins University graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,510. Graduates carry a median of $22,818 in student loans. Get the full Saint Martins University report
Clark College placed #18 among Business schools in Washington. Set in Vancouver, WA, Clark College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,233, with out-of-state students paying around $11,183. Students borrow a median of $15,432 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Clark College
Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies placed #19 among Business schools in Washington. Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit school based in Kirkland, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,652. The median Business program debt is $22,366. Read more about Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies
Olympic College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Olympic College is a public school based in Bremerton, WA. Students from in state pay about $4,472 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,740. The median Business program debt is $11,497. Get the full Olympic College report
Walla Walla University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Set in College Place, WA, Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $34,227. Students borrow a median of $27,635 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Walla Walla University
Spokane Community College placed #22 among Business schools in Washington. Spokane Community College is a public school based in Spokane, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Spokane Community College Business students take on a median of $16,486 in debt. See the full Spokane Community College profile
Yakima Valley Community College landed the #23 spot in Washington this year. Located in Yakima, WA, Yakima Valley Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,312, while out-of-state students pay about $5,873. Yakima Valley Community College Business students take on a median of $14,649 in debt. See the full Yakima Valley Community College profile
Lower Columbia College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Lower Columbia College is a public school based in Longview, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,626, compared with $6,003 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,340 in student loans. Get the full Lower Columbia College report
Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Washington
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Centralia College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full Centralia College profile
International Air And Hospitality Academy came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about International Air And Hospitality Academy
Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Seattle ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Seattle
The Evergreen State College placed #29 among Business schools in Washington. More on The Evergreen State College
Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building
Digipen Institute Of Technology came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read more about Digipen Institute Of Technology
Heritage University placed #32 among Business schools in Washington. Read more about Heritage University
Glen Dow Academy Of Hair Design came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Glen Dow Academy Of Hair Design
Bjs Beauty And Barber College Tacoma ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about Bjs Beauty And Barber College Tacoma
South Puget Sound Community College placed #35 among Business schools in Washington. More on South Puget Sound Community College
Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Shoreline did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Toni And Guy Hairdressing Academy Shoreline report
Zorganics Institute Of Beauty And Wellness landed the #37 spot in Washington this year. Get the full Zorganics Institute Of Beauty And Wellness report
Paul Mitchell The School Spokane ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Spokane
Pacific Northwest University Of Health Sciences landed the #39 spot in Washington this year. More on Pacific Northwest University Of Health Sciences
Renton Technical College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Renton Technical College
Whitworth University Adult Degree Programs did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Whitworth University Adult Degree Programs report
Studio Beauty School placed #42 among Business schools in Washington. See the full Studio Beauty School profile
Uei College Tacoma came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Uei College Tacoma
Cornish College Of The Arts landed the #44 spot in Washington this year. Get the full Cornish College Of The Arts report
Bellingham Technical College landed the #45 spot in Washington this year. More on Bellingham Technical College
Grays Harbor College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Grays Harbor College
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom placed #47 among Business schools in Washington. Read the full report on Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom
Clover Park Technical College landed the #48 spot in Washington this year. Get the full Clover Park Technical College report
The Seattle School Of Theology And Psychology ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on The Seattle School Of Theology And Psychology
Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Campus did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Campus
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 82 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 97 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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