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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its <nil> ranking.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Schools in Washington
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Our analysis found Clark College to be the best value school for business students in Washington. Located in Vancouver, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 259 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clark College are $10,133 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,706 in student loans.After graduating from Clark College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,720 during the early years of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tacoma Community College. It ranked #2 on our list. Tacoma Community College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 376 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tacoma Community College are $10,391 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,614 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Tacoma Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,924 during the early year of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #3 on our list. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 183 degrees in 2020-2021.
Spokane Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Spokane Community College graduates make an average of $37,399 annually.
The excellent programs at Olympic College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Washington. This small public school is located in Bremerton, Washington, and it awarded 237 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at OC are $9,638 a year. On average, students take out $14,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, OC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,431 during the early year of their career.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Columbia Basin College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Pasco, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 215 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
CBC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,735 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $18,350 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CBC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,655 during the early year of their career.
Central Washington University landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, the fairly large public school handed out 772 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CWU are $25,213 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,759 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $204, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, CWU graduates make an average of $39,823 annually.
Western Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. WWU is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 590 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $25,930 per year. On average, students take out $20,477 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $259. During the early years of their career, WWU graduates make an average of $36,481 annually.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a medium-sized public school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 391 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW Tacoma are $40,026 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,619 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $258 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UW Tacoma graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,004 during the early year of their career.
UW Tacoma also made our list, coming in at #2.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #9 on this year’s list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,777 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Seattle are $39,906 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $303, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW Seattle graduates make an average of $57,782 annually.
UW Seattle also made our list, coming in at #1.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. UW Bothell is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 476 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UW Bothell are $39,780 a year. On average, students take out $17,547 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $263 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW Bothell, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,527 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW Bothell is ranked #4 for overall quality in Washington.
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Eastern Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #11 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Cheney, Washington, and it awarded 631 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at EWU are $25,748 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,697 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $165, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, EWU graduates make an average of $41,008 annually.
Washington State University landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Pullman, Washington, the large public school handed out 2,045 degrees in 2020-2021.
Wazzu undergraduate students pay an average of $27,733 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,489 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $312. Once they receive their degree, Wazzu graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,774 during the early year of their career.
Wazzu did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our list.
Lower Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #13 on the list. This small public school is located in Longview, Washington, and it awarded 39 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LCC are $5,403 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,726 in student loans.After graduating from LCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,229 during the early years of their career.
Yakima Valley College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Yakima Valley College is a small public school located in Yakima, Washington that handed out 118 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at YVC are $5,352 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,839 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, YVC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,465 during the early year of their career.
City University of Seattle landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 264 students in 2020-2021.
CityU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,658 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $29,693 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CityU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $68,145 during the early year of their career.
Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Kirkland, Washington, and it awarded 34 degrees in 2020-2021.
Northwest University CAPS undergraduate students pay an average of $11,970 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,959 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northwest University CAPS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,631 during the early year of their career.
Gonzaga University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Gonzaga is located in Spokane, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 695 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Gonzaga are $48,470 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $773. During the early years of their career, Gonzaga graduates make an average of $51,213 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Gonzaga is ranked #3 for overall quality in Washington.
Seattle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 612 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seattle U are $49,335 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,543 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $708 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Seattle U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,066 during the early years of their career.
Whitworth University landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 125 degrees in 2020-2021.
Whitworth undergraduate students pay an average of $47,590 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $26,989 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $541. Once they receive their degree, Whitworth graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,444 during the early year of their career.
Northwest University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Northwest University are $33,980 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,101 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $240 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Northwest University graduates make an average of $43,507 annually.
Seattle Pacific University ranked #21 on this year’s list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 137 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SPU are $35,646 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,778 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $394, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SPU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,703 during the early year of their career.
Saint Martin’s University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Lacey, Washington, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 74 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Saint Martin’s are $40,690 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,178 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Saint Martin’s graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,383 during the early year of their career.
Pacific Lutheran University ranked #23 on this year’s list. PLU is located in Tacoma, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 118 degrees to qualified students.
PLU undergraduate students pay an average of $47,576 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,517 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $442. During the early years of their career, PLU graduates make an average of $41,047 annually.
Walla Walla University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #24 on the list. Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in College Place, Washington. It awarded 52 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Walla Walla U are $30,531 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,985 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Walla Walla U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,752 during the early year of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
References
- 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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