Washington State University

Pullman, WA wsu.edu 21,583 students

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

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 Compare across schools →	85	$83,894/yr	High	15.3x
Finance Compare across schools →	79	$56,947/yr	Very High	14.9x
Accounting Compare across schools →	78	$57,618/yr	Very High	13.8x
Electrical 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 Compare across schools →	71	$52,636/yr	High	12.4x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$69,820/yr	High	16.0x
Teacher Education 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 Compare across schools →	66	$59,490/yr	Very High	14.7x
Subject-Area Teaching 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 Compare across schools →	61	$43,736/yr	High	12.8x
Criminal Justice 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 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 Compare across schools →	57	$46,288/yr	Moderate	12.3x
Design Compare across schools →	55	$44,823/yr	High	10.9x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →	55	$41,251/yr	High	9.8x
Political Science Compare across schools →	55	$41,130/yr	Very High	10.8x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →	51	$45,820/yr	High	7.8x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools →	51	$40,081/yr	High	10.0x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →	50	$46,514/yr	High	10.7x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →	50	$39,880/yr	High	8.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	48	$38,747/yr	High	11.3x
Biology 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 Compare across schools →	46	$36,216/yr	High	9.9x
Health & Physical Education 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
Biomedical 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 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 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
Neuroscience Compare across schools →	33	$28,316/yr	High	10.5x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →	33	$27,463/yr	High	10.6x
English Compare across schools →	30	$28,876/yr	Very High	8.4x
Zoology Compare across schools →	29	$28,469/yr	High	9.1x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	28	$25,519/yr	High	6.7x