Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 84.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.7%
- Retention Rate
- 94.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,466
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,615
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $155/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Master | $218,927 | $147,357 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $127,652 | $58,052 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $124,420 | $282,467 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $122,038 | $36,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $121,294 | $28,625 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $120,252 | $15,422 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $118,349 | $147,085 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $117,572 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $113,228 | $130,804 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $106,421 | $47,521 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $105,678 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Master | $104,749 | $34,526 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master | $102,190 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $101,964 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $101,221 | $15,351 |
Outcomes Overview
UW graduates earn a median of $78,466 ten years after graduation, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 19%. Monthly loan payments average $155, representing only 2.4% of typical graduate income. The 93.4% employment rate reflects the university's strong connections to Seattle's booming tech sector. Many graduates land positions at Microsoft, Amazon, and other major companies headquartered in the region. The computer science and engineering programs particularly feed into high-paying tech roles. Medical school graduates from UW's respected program also command strong salaries. With relatively low debt burdens and access to one of the country's most active job markets, UW delivers a strong return on investment for most students.