2023 Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 7th in Washington. In fact, 3,545 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Washington to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell.
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Out of the 10 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Washington State University is a great place for engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Pullman.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Washington University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. WWU is a large public school located in the small city of Bellingham.
Seattle University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree engineering programs. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Saint Martin’s University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the small city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, Eastern Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public school with a large student population.
Seattle Pacific University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. SPU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.
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Walla Walla University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of College Place, Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 25,076 |
Oregon | 2,281 |
Hawaii | 301 |
Nevada | 900 |
Alaska | 178 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Engineering
Engineering Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
General Engineering | 11,796 |
Industrial Engineering | 9,072 |
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 8,001 |
Systems Engineering | 3,904 |
Materials Engineering | 3,415 |
Other Engineering | 2,760 |
Environmental Engineering | 2,759 |
Operations Research | 1,698 |
Agricultural Engineering | 1,472 |
Engineering Science | 1,454 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 1,378 |
Petroleum Engineering | 1,256 |
Robotics Engineering | 1,243 |
Architectural Engineering | 1,012 |
Engineering Physics | 994 |
Manufacturing Engineering | 947 |
Construction Engineering | 878 |
Nuclear Engineering | 864 |
Marine Engineering | 445 |
Biological Engineering | 410 |
Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 360 |
Geoscience Engineering | 325 |
Mining Engineering | 314 |
Textile Engineering | 310 |
Ocean Engineering | 285 |
Engineering Mechanics | 272 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 179 |
Energy Systems Engineering | 138 |
Biochemical Engineering | 109 |
Ceramic Engineering | 94 |
Surveying Engineering | 73 |
Electromechanical Engineering | 45 |
Forest Engineering | 41 |
Paper Science & Engineering | 27 |
Engineering Chemistry | 13 |
Majors Similar to Engineering
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.
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