Compare 6 Writing, General. programs in Washington. Average earnings: $29,734.
Writing, General. programs produce graduates earning between $22,251 and $37,881—a $16K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs in Washington, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Pacific Lutheran University's Writing, General. program leads with graduates earning $37,881. The University of Washington-Seattle Campus follows at $33,995, despite its lower 43% acceptance rate versus PLU's 81%. Western Washington University rounds out the top three at $30,090, showing how program outcomes don't track with school selectivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates borrow $14,615 and face a manageable 18% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Pacific Lutheran leads in earnings but creates a challenging 20% student debt burden, proving the best choice depends on your financial priorities.
Highest program earnings: $37,881
Strong outcomes ($37,881) with 81% acceptance
17.6% payment burden | Manageable
46.0% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $37,881 | 14 | $22,578 | Challenging | $25,000 | High |
| #2 | $33,995 | 47 | $14,615 | Manageable | $24,883 | High | |
| #3 | $30,090 | 122 | $18,500 | High | $23,123 | High | |
| #4 | $27,832 | 47 | $19,500 | High | $22,000 | High | |
| #5 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 16 | $19,883 | High | $37,520 | High |
| #6 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $22,251 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $52,058 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
