Business programs across Washington's 16 ranked institutions produce graduates with median earnings of $68,350—$12,533 higher than the national average. Career earnings range from $57,897 to $78,892, demonstrating how program selection directly impacts long-term financial outcomes and management careers.
Leading the list is University Of Washington-Seattle Campus, achieving the highest program earnings at $81,994. The top three programs—University Of Washington-Seattle Campus, Seattle Pacific University ($79,563), and University Of Washington-Tacoma Campus ($75,661)—showcase how undergraduate business programs in Washington consistently outperform national benchmarks for graduate outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seattle, WA | $79,136 Median Business Earnings | $6,398 | 42.5% | 83.7% | |
| #2 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $75,825 Median Business Earnings | $19,348 | 91.1% | 62.2% |
| #3 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $74,069 Median Business Earnings | $23,364 | 76.0% | 86.9% |
| #4 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $72,323 Median Business Earnings | $23,374 | 76.0% | 73.3% |
| #5 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | Tacoma, WA | $70,059 Median Business Earnings | $28,409 | 76.3% | 67.9% |
| #6 | Bellingham, WA | $68,350 Median Business Earnings | $11,416 | 91.3% | 65.5% | |
| #7 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | Kirkland, WA | $68,154 Median Business Earnings | $14,935 | 88.0% | 63.5% |
| #8 | City University Of SeattlePrivate | Seattle, WA | $67,095 Median Business Earnings | — | — | 16.7% |
| #9 | Pullman, WA | $66,304 Median Business Earnings | $7,147 | 85.4% | 61.6% | |
| #10 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | Tacoma, WA | $61,439 Median Business Earnings | $13,847 | 80.5% | 71.0% |
| #11 | Ellensburg, WA | $60,793 Median Business Earnings | $7,978 | 90.2% | 49.9% | |
| #12 | Saint Martin's UniversityPrivate | Lacey, WA | $58,060 Median Business Earnings | $15,233 | 75.9% | 57.1% |
| #13 | Cheney, WA | $57,233 Median Business Earnings | $8,578 | 91.8% | 47.2% | |
| #14 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $52,488 Median Business Earnings | $16,492 | — | 68.4% |
| #15 | Heritage UniversityPrivate | Toppenish, WA | $47,309 Median Business Earnings | $10,713 | — | 39.8% |
| #16 | Walla Walla UniversityPrivate | College Place, WA | $43,839 Median Business Earnings | $17,833 | — | 64.2% |
