2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Washington
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Washington? We have ranked 97 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed 82 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Washington
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is University Of Washington Tacoma Campus, our #1 Science & Tech school in Washington. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public school based in Tacoma, WA. About 63% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,168, while out-of-state students pay about $43,404. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,151. More on University Of Washington Tacoma Campus
Out of the 82 schools in Washington in this year's ranking, University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. University Of Washington Seattle Campus Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,481 in debt. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Washington Bothell Campus came in at #3 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Washington. Based in Bothell, WA, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,919, with out-of-state students paying around $43,155. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,636. Read more about University Of Washington Bothell Campus
The strong Science & Tech programs at Gonzaga University earned it the #4 place in Washington. This private not-for-profit school is set in Spokane, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,188. See the full Gonzaga University profile
Out of the 82 schools in Washington in this year's ranking, Saint Martins University landed the #5 spot. Based in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Martins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $45,510. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,818. More on Saint Martins University
Seattle Pacific University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $40,407. Graduates carry a median of $25,188 in student loans. See the full Seattle Pacific University profile
Bellevue College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,436, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $18,839. Read the full report on Bellevue College
University Of Puget Sound ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Tacoma, WA, University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,898. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,287. Get the full University Of Puget Sound report
Washington State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. The median Science & Tech program debt is $21,903. Read more about Washington State University
Seattle University landed the #10 spot in Washington this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. Seattle University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,721. Students borrow a median of $22,289 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Seattle University
Central Washington University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Ellensburg, WA, Central Washington University is a public institution. Central Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,417, with out-of-state students paying around $27,526. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $21,988. Read the full report on Central Washington University
Whitworth University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Spokane, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,880. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,051. Read the full report on Whitworth University
Pacific Lutheran University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Tacoma, WA, Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $50,916 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,667 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Pacific Lutheran University
Seattle Community College North Campus landed the #14 spot in Washington this year. Seattle Community College North Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. Students from in state pay about $5,238 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,796. Seattle Community College North Campus Science & Tech students take on a median of $16,643 in debt. More on Seattle Community College North Campus
Whitman College placed #16 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Set in Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,050 in tuition and fees. Whitman College Science & Tech students take on a median of $17,518 in debt. Read the full report on Whitman College
Highline Community College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Des Moines, WA, Highline Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,772, with out-of-state students paying around $5,332. The median Science & Tech program debt is $8,958. See the full Highline Community College profile
Western Washington University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Western Washington University report
Centralia College landed the #19 spot in Washington this year. Based in Centralia, WA, Centralia College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,266, with out-of-state students paying around $5,651. See the full Centralia College profile
City University Of Seattle ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Seattle, WA, City University Of Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,929. City University Of Seattle Science & Tech students take on a median of $18,000 in debt. Read the full report on City University Of Seattle
Columbia Basin College did well this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Pasco, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,555, while out-of-state students pay about $8,668. Columbia Basin College Science & Tech students take on a median of $17,170 in debt. See the full Columbia Basin College profile
Heritage University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Set in Toppenish, WA, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution. Heritage University graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,928. Students borrow a median of $19,148 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Heritage University profile
Eastern Washington University placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Based in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. The median Science & Tech program debt is $21,754. Get the full Eastern Washington University report
Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Kirkland, WA, Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. About 41% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,652. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,366. Read the full report on Northwest University College Of Adult And Professional Studies
Olympic College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Bremerton, WA, Olympic College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,472, while out-of-state students pay about $9,740. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $11,497. See the full Olympic College profile
Northwest University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kirkland, WA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,035. The median Science & Tech program debt is $22,439. Read more about Northwest University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Washington
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Seattle Community College Central Campus came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,238, compared with $5,796 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,699. Read the full report on Seattle Community College Central Campus
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology placed #28 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Set in Kirkland, WA, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,997, while out-of-state students pay about $12,062. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Clark College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Vancouver, WA, Clark College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,233, while out-of-state students pay about $11,183. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,432. Read more about Clark College
Tacoma Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Tacoma Community College is a public school based in Tacoma, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,507, while out-of-state students pay about $11,646. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,822. Read more about Tacoma Community College
Clover Park Technical College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Based in Lakewood, WA, Clover Park Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,634 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $15,154. More on Clover Park Technical College
Whatcom Community College placed #32 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. This public school is set in Bellingham, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,296, while out-of-state students pay about $11,435. Students borrow a median of $16,588 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Whatcom Community College report
Spokane Falls Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Spokane, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,461, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Students borrow a median of $17,031 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Spokane Falls Community College
Bellingham Technical College placed #34 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Set in Bellingham, WA, Bellingham Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,431 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,809. Read the full report on Bellingham Technical College
Everett Community College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Everett, WA, Everett Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,032, while out-of-state students pay about $11,171. Students borrow a median of $13,542 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Everett Community College profile
Wenatchee Valley College placed #36 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Wenatchee Valley College is a public school based in Wenatchee, WA. Students from in state pay about $4,552 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,054 for out-of-state students. Wenatchee Valley College Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,462 in debt. Read more about Wenatchee Valley College
Spokane Community College placed #37 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Students borrow a median of $16,486 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Spokane Community College report
Antioch University Seattle came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, Antioch University Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $26,260 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $29,832. More on Antioch University Seattle
Walla Walla University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit school based in College Place, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $34,227 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,635 in student loans. Read more about Walla Walla University
Walla Walla Community College landed the #40 spot in Washington this year. This public school is set in Walla Walla, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,279, compared with $6,700 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Read more about Walla Walla Community College
Skagit Valley College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Skagit Valley College is a public school based in Mount Vernon, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,400, while out-of-state students pay about $7,410. The median Science & Tech program debt is $14,056. More on Skagit Valley College
Lower Columbia College landed the #42 spot in Washington this year. Based in Longview, WA, Lower Columbia College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,626 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,003 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,340 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Lower Columbia College
Yakima Valley Community College placed #43 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. Based in Yakima, WA, Yakima Valley Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,312, with out-of-state students paying around $5,873. Yakima Valley Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $14,649 in debt. Get the full Yakima Valley Community College report
Renton Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Renton, WA, Renton Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,330, compared with $7,768 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $18,582. Get the full Renton Technical College report
Grays Harbor College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Aberdeen, WA, Grays Harbor College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,593, compared with $12,553 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,524 in student loans. Get the full Grays Harbor College report
Peninsula College landed the #46 spot in Washington this year. This public school is set in Port Angeles, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,718, compared with $5,270 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,730 in student loans. See the full Peninsula College profile
International Beauty Education Center did well this year, earning the #46 position. See the full International Beauty Education Center profile
Cornish College Of The Arts placed #47 among Science & Tech schools in Washington. See the full Cornish College Of The Arts profile
Paul Mitchell The School Spokane did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Spokane
Zorganics Institute Of Beauty And Wellness landed the #49 spot in Washington this year. More on Zorganics Institute Of Beauty And Wellness
Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Evergreen Beauty And Barber College Everett
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 82 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 97 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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