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 | City University Of SeattlePrivate | Seattle, WA | $99,735 Median Business Earnings | — | — | — |
| #2 | Seattle, WA | $90,569 Median Business Earnings | $6,384 | 39.1% | 85.2% | |
| #3 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $86,934 Median Business Earnings | $20,833 | 81.7% | 86.3% |
| #4 | Tacoma, WA | $86,848 Median Business Earnings | $4,458 | 82.5% | 63.2% | |
| #5 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $85,333 Median Business Earnings | $22,896 | 76.9% | 75.5% |
| #6 | Bothell, WA | $84,423 Median Business Earnings | $5,573 | 90.6% | 65.3% | |
| #7 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $80,178 Median Business Earnings | $20,735 | 83.4% | 62.0% |
| #8 | Pullman, WA | $77,757 Median Business Earnings | $7,074 | 86.6% | 60.5% | |
| #9 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | Tacoma, WA | $77,585 Median Business Earnings | $23,643 | 72.3% | 68.0% |
| #10 | Columbia Basin CollegePublic | Pasco, WA | $77,260 Median Business Earnings | $7,010 | — | 33.3% |
| #11 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | Tacoma, WA | $75,576 Median Business Earnings | $13,609 | 78.0% | 68.6% |
| #12 | Ellensburg, WA | $75,129 Median Business Earnings | $11,846 | 90.6% | 53.6% | |
| #13 | Bellingham, WA | $73,634 Median Business Earnings | $12,915 | 93.3% | 64.6% | |
| #14 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $71,096 Median Business Earnings | $16,788 | 28.6% | 70.9% |
| #15 | Bellevue CollegePublic | Bellevue, WA | $70,258 Median Business Earnings | $9,500 | — | 35.8% |
| #16 | Cheney, WA | $68,435 Median Business Earnings | $9,547 | 90.8% | 43.5% | |
| #17 | Clark CollegePublic | Vancouver, WA | $67,014 Median Business Earnings | $8,773 | — | 39.0% |
| #18 | Saint Martin's UniversityPrivate | Lacey, WA | $66,403 Median Business Earnings | $22,810 | 89.8% | 51.9% |
| #19 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | Kirkland, WA | $65,500 Median Business Earnings | $17,996 | 83.2% | 70.8% |
| #20 | Walla Walla UniversityPrivate | College Place, WA | $63,844 Median Business Earnings | $18,675 | — | 59.9% |
