Washington Teaching Colleges

#1

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

There are 25,470 undergraduates at Wazzu, of which 22,315 are full-time, and there are 31,159 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Wazzu is 4.5 years.

35% of Wazzu students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,714 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wazzu is $53,510.

#2

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

There are 10,518 undergraduates at CWU, of which 9,235 are full-time, and there are 11,174 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,690 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,398 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington

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 average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UW Seattle is 4.2 years.

22% of UW Seattle students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,169 a year.

Students who graduate from UW Seattle with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,979 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington

There are 10,292 undergraduates at EWU, of which 8,685 are full-time, and there are 12,349 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,393 a year.

Students who graduate from EWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,469 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

There are 3,601 students at SPU in total, 2,702 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,606 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 57% of students at SPU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,894 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SPU is $51,496.

#6

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

There are 14,194 undergraduates at WWU, of which 12,622 are full-time, and there are 15,197 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WWU is 4.5 years.

36% of WWU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,936 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WWU is $45,272.

#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington

There are 2,052 students at CityU in total, 991 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 117 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,195 during the early-career years.

#8

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington

There are 2,756 students at Whitworth in total, 2,368 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,307 are full-time. For undergraduates at Whitworth, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

60% of Whitworth students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,905 a year.

Students who graduate from Whitworth with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,510 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

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

59% of Seattle U students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,347 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Seattle U is $64,656.

#10

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

Bothell, Washington

The total student population at University of Washington - Bothell Campus is 6,304, of which 5,659 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,911 are full-time. It takes the average UW Bothell undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

22% of UW Bothell students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,651 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW Bothell is $62,979.

#11

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

The total student population at Gonzaga University is 7,295, of which 4,852 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,744 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Gonzaga is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Approximately 43% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,172 a year.

Students who graduate from Gonzaga with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $66,525 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington

The total student population at Pacific Lutheran University is 2,907, of which 2,544 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,486 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at PLU is 4.2 years.

49% of PLU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,547 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,212 during the early-career years.

#13

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, Washington

The total student population at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is 5,364, of which 4,567 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,034 are full-time. It takes the average UW Tacoma undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,891 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UW Tacoma is $62,979.

#14

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington

There are 5,240 students at North Seattle in total, 1,731 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,799 a year.

Students who graduate from North Seattle with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,383 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington

There are 1,638 students at Saint Martin’s in total, 1,394 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,253 are full-time. For undergraduates at Saint Martin’s, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,268 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $57,998 during the early-career years.

#16

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington

The total student population at Heritage University is 999, of which 812 students are undergraduates and of those, 691 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 13% of students at Heritage University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,031 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Heritage University is $47,001.

#17

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington

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 21 to 1.

15% of Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,232 a year.

Students who graduate from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,406 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, Washington

There are 3,954 students at YVC in total, 2,701 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at YVC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,352 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from YVC is $35,969.

#19

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington

There are 2,130 students at Puget Sound in total, 1,898 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,830 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

50% of Puget Sound students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,519 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Puget Sound is $46,802.

#20

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington

There are 4,189 students at Spokane Falls Community College in total, 2,842 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 15% of students at Spokane Falls Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,449 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,393 during the early-career years.

#21

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington

There are 838 undergraduates at Northwest University, of which 815 are full-time, and there are 1,184 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Northwest University is 4.1 years.

Roughly 64% of students at Northwest University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,841 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northwest University is $50,495.

#21

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle, Washington

The total student population at Antioch University - Seattle is 735, of which 99 students are undergraduates and of those, 11 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Antioch University - Seattle is $47,986.

#23

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, Washington

There are 3,319 students at LWTech in total, 1,719 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 3% of students at LWTech take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,024 a year.

Students who graduate from LWTech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,895 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Green River College

Auburn, Washington

There are 7,493 students at GRC in total, 4,760 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6% of GRC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,320 a year.

Students who graduate from GRC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,127 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Highline College

Des Moines, Washington

There are 5,829 students at Highline in total, 3,140 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1% of Highline students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,599 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Highline is $42,323.