Cheapest Electrical Colleges in Washington

University of Washington's three campuses dominate the most affordable electrical engineering options in Washington, with Tacoma offering the lowest net price at just $10,017. The gap between public and private options is substantial, spanning from Eastern Washington University's $13,091 net cost to Gonzaga's $36,371. Washington's tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft create strong demand for electrical engineers, with graduates earning between $63,335 and $72,881 annually. Public universities clearly provide the best value, with five of the six cheapest programs coming from state institutions that benefit from Washington's generous financial aid policies.

Programs

$10,017 – $36,371

Net Price Range

$69,987

Avg. Program Earnings

67.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington-Tacoma the cheapest option at $10,017?

UW-Tacoma combines lower housing costs outside Seattle with the same state funding as other University of Washington campuses. Students receive the same degree as UW-Seattle graduates but pay significantly less for living expenses in the Tacoma area.

How do graduation rates compare between the most and least expensive programs?

Gonzaga University, the most expensive at $36,371, has an 86.90% graduation rate while Eastern Washington at $13,091 has a 47.20% rate. The University of Washington-Seattle balances both factors with an 83.70% graduation rate at $13,485 net cost.

Does attending a more expensive private school lead to higher earnings?

Not necessarily in this field. Washington State University graduates earn $72,881 annually at a $14,401 net cost, while Gonzaga graduates earn $69,338 despite paying $36,371. Public university graduates often match or exceed private school earnings.

Where do the lowest debt levels occur among these programs?

All three University of Washington campuses report $14,000 in average debt, the lowest among schools reporting this data. Eastern Washington graduates carry $25,116 in debt while Seattle University students average $20,465 despite much higher tuition costs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.