Cheapest Marketing Colleges in Washington

The University of Washington system dominates affordable marketing education in Washington, claiming three of the four cheapest spots with net costs between $10,017 and $13,485. While private institutions like Seattle University cost $34,802 annually, UW graduates earning $47,013 work directly in the state's tech corridor where Amazon and Microsoft recruit heavily for marketing roles. Washington State University stands out with the highest graduate earnings at $54,192, reflecting the program's connection to the state's agricultural and technology sectors.

Programs

$10,017 – $35,049

Net Price Range

$44,996

Avg. Program Earnings

57.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Marketing Programs

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	Bellevue College Bellevue, Washington	$11,289	$4,305	33.5%
4	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091	$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
5	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
6	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
7	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
8	Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	$18,680	$9,286	65.5%	92.7%
9	Northwest University Kirkland, Washington	$25,161	$36,035	63.5%	94.3%
10	Whitworth University Spokane, Washington	$25,884	$50,920	68.4%	90.5%
11	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
12	City University of Seattle Seattle, Washington	$35,049	$14,589	16.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Washington campuses so affordable for marketing students?

All three UW campuses charge similar in-state tuition around $12,600, but net costs vary from $10,017 at Tacoma to $13,485 in Seattle. The Washington College Grant covers full tuition for qualifying students, making these programs accessible even in expensive metro areas.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private marketing programs?

Public universities show wide variation, from Bellevue College's 33.5% to UW Seattle's 83.7% graduation rate. Private schools consistently graduate 63-73% of students, with Seattle University leading at 73.3%.

Does attending a more expensive program lead to higher earnings?

Washington State University defies this trend, charging just $14,401 net cost while producing the highest-earning graduates at $54,192. Meanwhile, Whitworth University costs $25,884 but graduates earn only $35,060 annually.

Where do marketing graduates find the best job opportunities in Washington?

Seattle area schools benefit from proximity to Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing, which hire marketing professionals for consumer products and B2B campaigns. The region's tech sector offers starting salaries well above the national average for marketing graduates.

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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.