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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Washington

9 Colleges
$73,364 Avg Salary
$21,357 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering 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 Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Washington

Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Washington Schools in Engineering

Our 2023 rankings named University of Washington - Seattle Campus the best school in Washington for engineering students. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $16,517 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $394.

Full Engineering at University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a great place for engineering students. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell.

Engineering majors at UW Bothell take out an average of $15,379 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $299.

Full Engineering at University of Washington - Bothell Campus Report

#3

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gonzaga University is a great place for engineering students. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Gonzaga accumulate an average of around $26,950 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Washington. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Wazzu take out is $23,625. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $238.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Washington University is a great place for engineering students. WWU is a large public school located in the small city of Bellingham.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at WWU take out is $22,866.

Full Engineering at Western Washington University Report

#6

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

Seattle University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best engineering programs. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Seattle U carry an average student debtload of $21,000.

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With a ranking of #7, Saint Martin’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering students. Located in the small city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, engineering graduates from Saint Martin's take out $27,313 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Seattle Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering students. It came in at #8 on the list. SPU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at SPU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#9

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA

With a ranking of #9, Walla Walla University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering students. Located in the small suburb of College Place, Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, engineering graduates from Walla Walla U take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 25,076
Oregon 2,281
Hawaii 301
Nevada 900
Alaska 178

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
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
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 9 schools only.

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