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2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

9 Colleges
$27,758 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$73,364 Avg Salary

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best value programs for engineering students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for engineering majors pursuing a .

Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality in Engineering

$8,703 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Western Washington University to be the best value school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. WWU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bellingham.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $8,703 per year. The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at WWU take out is $22,866.

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$11,950 Average Tuition & Fees

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

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Bothell are $11,950 a year. 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.

UW Bothell also made our Best Engineering Schools in Washington list, coming in at #3.

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$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington list. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Seattle are $12,076 a year. 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.

UW Seattle also took the #2 spot in our Best Engineering Schools in Washington rankings.

Full Engineering at University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

$12,417 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington list. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the distant town of Pullman.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wazzu are $12,417 per year. 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.

Wazzu also claimed a spot on our Best Engineering Schools in Washington list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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#5

Seattle University

Seattle, WA
$49,335 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Seattle University is a great value for engineering students. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Seattle U are $49,335 a year. After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Seattle U carry an average student debtload of $21,000.

Seattle U excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Engineering Schools in Washington list.

Full Engineering at Seattle University Report

#6

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA
$48,470 Average Tuition & Fees

Gonzaga University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gonzaga are $48,470 per year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at Gonzaga accumulate an average of around $26,950 in student debt.

Gonzaga not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Engineering Schools in Washington list.

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$40,690 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Martin’s University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the small city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Martin’s are $40,690 per year. On average, engineering graduates from Saint Martin's take out $27,313 in student loans while working on their degree.

Saint Martin’s also took the #5 spot in our Best Engineering Schools in Washington rankings.

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$35,646 Average Tuition & Fees

Seattle Pacific University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington ranking. SPU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SPU are $35,646 a year. While working on their degree, engineering majors at SPU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, SPU also did well on our Best Engineering Schools in Washington list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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#9

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA
$30,531 Average Tuition & Fees

Walla Walla University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the suburb of College Place, Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Walla Walla U are $30,531 per year. 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 Value Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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