Best Value Electrical Colleges in Washington

Washington's public universities deliver strong value for electrical engineering students, with the University of Washington's Tacoma campus leading at just $10,017 net cost while producing graduates earning $70,961 annually. The 47-point earnings premium over Eastern Washington's $63,335 average demonstrates how institutional reputation affects outcomes in a state where Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing compete for engineering talent. Private options like Seattle University command $34,802 annually but maintain strong placement rates. The state's tech corridor creates unique opportunities for electronics and communications specialists, particularly in cloud computing infrastructure and aerospace systems that drive Washington's economy.

Programs

$10,017 – $36,371

Net Price Range

$69,987

Avg. Program Earnings

67.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, Washington	$10,017	$70,961	$12,817	62.3%	88.4%
2	University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington	$10,898	$70,961	$12,559	68.2%	88.1%
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$70,961	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
4	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$72,881	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
5	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091	$63,335	$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
6	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$71,473	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
7	Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington	$36,371	$69,338	$53,500	86.9%	69.7%
8	Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington	$24,820		$38,814	62.1%	90.7%
9	Walla Walla University College Place, Washington	$23,992		$33,027	64.2%
10	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680		$9,286	65.5%	92.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington programs such strong values despite varying costs?

All three UW campuses produce graduates earning identical $70,961 salaries with only $14,000 in debt. The Seattle campus costs $13,485 net with an 83.7% graduation rate, while Tacoma delivers the same outcomes for $10,017 net annually.

How do private university costs compare to earning potential in Washington?

Private schools range from $23,992 at Walla Walla to $36,371 at Gonzaga, creating significant cost premiums over public options. Seattle University graduates earning $71,473 annually still face $34,802 yearly costs, requiring careful financial planning.

Is Washington State University worth the higher cost than regional alternatives?

WSU produces the highest-earning graduates at $72,881 annually for $14,401 net cost. This $9,546 earnings advantage over Eastern Washington more than justifies the $1,310 additional annual investment.

Where do graduation rates vary most significantly among Washington engineering programs?

Graduation rates span from Eastern Washington's 47.2% to Gonzaga's 86.9%, a 39.7-point difference. UW Seattle's 83.7% rate significantly outperforms other public options, with Bothell at 68.2% and WSU at 61.6%.

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