Public Institution
Washington State University
Washington State University's main campus is located in the rural setting of Pullman, Washington, amid the rolling hills of the Palouse. The campus architecture features open spaces and a consistent use of red brick and basalt. Known as the Cougars, students show their school spirit through crimson and gray attire, and the university maintains a strong athletic presence.
Programs
52
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,770
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
55/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$12,997
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $29,073/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Washington State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 31% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,147 | $28,588 |
| $30K – $48K | $8,723 | $34,892 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,308 | $49,232 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,445 | $77,780 |
| $110K+ | $24,472 | $97,888 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $12,997 | $51,988 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Washington State University
52 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
87
|
$79,519/yr | Very High | 19.9x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
85
|
$87,135/yr | Very High | 20.3x |
|
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
85
|
$83,894/yr | High | 15.3x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
79
|
$56,947/yr | Very High | 14.9x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
78
|
$57,618/yr | Very High | 13.8x |
|
Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
74
|
$79,874/yr | Very High | 18.3x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
|
$74,841/yr | High | 16.2x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
72
|
$72,690/yr | Very High | 16.7x |
| International Business Compare across schools → |
72
|
$48,292/yr | Very High | 15.1x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
71
|
$52,636/yr | High | 12.4x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
70
|
$69,820/yr | High | 16.0x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
68
|
$46,998/yr | High | 11.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
67
|
$47,051/yr | Very High | 14.8x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
67
|
$39,762/yr | Very High | 16.3x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
66
|
$59,490/yr | Very High | 14.7x |
|
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
65
|
$55,864/yr | High | 9.7x |
| Food Science and Technology Compare across schools → |
61
|
$47,970/yr | Moderate | 12.6x |
|
Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools → |
61
|
$43,736/yr | High | 12.8x |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
61
|
$41,020/yr | Moderate | 11.3x |
| Agricultural Production Operations Compare across schools → |
60
|
$56,743/yr | High | 10.8x |
|
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
60
|
$43,069/yr | High | 10.4x |
| Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools → |
57
|
$80,404/yr | Very High | 14.5x |
|
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological and Physical Sciences Compare across schools → |
57
|
$46,288/yr | Moderate | 12.3x |
|
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
55
|
$44,823/yr | High | 10.9x |
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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
55
|
$41,251/yr | High | 9.8x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
55
|
$41,130/yr | Very High | 10.8x |
|
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools → |
51
|
$45,820/yr | High | 7.8x |
| Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools → |
51
|
$40,081/yr | High | 10.0x |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
50
|
$46,514/yr | High | 10.7x |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
50
|
$39,880/yr | High | 8.2x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
48
|
$38,747/yr | High | 11.3x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
48
|
$36,290/yr | High | 11.2x |
| Materials Engineering Compare across schools → |
47
|
$49,560/yr | High | 8.5x |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools → |
46
|
$49,561/yr | High | 8.5x |
| Plant Sciences Compare across schools → |
46
|
$47,531/yr | High | 8.1x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
46
|
$36,216/yr | High | 9.9x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
46
|
$30,815/yr | Moderate | 11.4x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
44
|
$39,801/yr | High | 8.6x |
| History Compare across schools → |
44
|
$31,220/yr | High | 9.9x |
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
44
|
$30,778/yr | High | 17.4x |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools → |
43
|
$32,416/yr | High | 9.4x |
| Applied Mathematics Compare across schools → |
42
|
$27,626/yr | Very High | 12.5x |
|
Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
38
|
$33,178/yr | High | 11.6x |
| Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools → |
36
|
$30,303/yr | High | 9.5x |
|
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
34
|
$40,061/yr | Low | 7.9x |
| Animal Sciences Compare across schools → |
34
|
$31,911/yr | High | 8.1x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
33
|
$36,273/yr | Very High | 6.0x |
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Neuroscience
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools → |
33
|
$28,316/yr | High | 10.5x |
|
Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools → |
33
|
$27,463/yr | High | 10.6x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
30
|
$28,876/yr | Very High | 8.4x |
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Zoology
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools → |
29
|
$28,469/yr | High | 9.1x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
28
|
$25,519/yr | High | 6.7x |
More Colleges in Washington
Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in Washington, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
4 programs
72/100
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
5 programs
70/100
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
28 programs
59/100
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
27 programs
57/100
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
72 programs
56/100
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA
5 programs
56/100
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
5 programs
55/100
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA
4 programs
55/100