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Engineering in Washington

Engineering Schools in Washington

3,040 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Engineering major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Washington

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,973
Master’s Degree 706
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 202
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 202
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 202
Associate Degree 159

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.7%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Washington

137,870 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Washington

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $103,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,594 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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852 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,484.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,495. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell.

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164 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,331.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $11,676. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,700. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $18,373.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,444. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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Walla Walla University

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,376. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Engineering Careers in WA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 16% $84,530
Electrical Engineers 9% $111,730
Nuclear Engineers 6% $100,240
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400
Materials Engineers -7% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,479
Physical Sciences 1,936
Engineering Technologies 1,051
Mathematics & Statistics 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 835
Agriculture 650
Architecture/Urban Planning 349
Science Technologies 54

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