Best colleges for Accounting and Related Services in Washington
Ranked by graduate earnings
Seattle University, Gonzaga University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus are the top bachelor's Accounting and Related Services programs in Washington by graduate earnings. Seattle University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $70,570, College Scorecard. Eastern Washington University, Washington State University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in Washington: 222, 222 and 193 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 44 Washington colleges offer Accounting and Related Services and award 2,149 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…
Top 8 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle University Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $70,570 | 22 | 76% | $31,900 | $23,734 |
| 2 | Gonzaga University Spokane Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $69,440 | 99 | 86% | $30,006 | $24,250 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree | $62,731 | 193 | 85% | — | $17,083 |
| 4 | Western Washington University Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree | $60,048 | 64 | 65% | — | $20,567 |
| 5 | Washington State University Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree | $57,618 | 222 | 60% | — | $25,000 |
| 6 | Central Washington University Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree | $55,215 | 69 | 54% | — | $17,650 |
| 7 | Eastern Washington University Cheney Public · Bachelor's degree | $52,665 | 222 | 43% | — | $18,000 |
| 8 | Whitworth University Spokane Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $61,021 | 19 | 71% | $23,510 | $27,000 |
Top 2 certificate and associate programs
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane Community College Spokane Public · Certificate | $31,873 | 55 | 33% | — | $22,807 |
| 2 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma Public · Certificate | $19,762 | 198 | 32% | — | $11,054 |
Colleges awarding the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in Washington
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Washington University Cheney Public | 222 | $52,665 |
| 2 | Washington State University Pullman Public | 222 | $57,618 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle Public | 193 | $62,731* |
| 4 | Whatcom Community College Bellingham Public | 104 | Not reported |
| 5 | Gonzaga University Spokane Private not-for-profit | 99 | $69,440 |
| 6 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell Public | 83 | $62,731* |
| 7 | Bellevue College Bellevue Public | 80 | Not reported |
| 8 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland Public | 77 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma Public | 73 | $62,731* |
| 10 | Central Washington University Ellensburg Public | 69 | $55,215 |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011).
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What Accountants and Auditors earn in Washington
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Accounting and Related Services programs in Washington.
Which Washington colleges award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees?+
Eastern Washington University (222 graduates a year), Washington State University (222 graduates a year) and University of Washington-Seattle Campus (193 graduates a year) award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 44 Washington colleges offer Accounting and Related Services.
What is the best college for Accounting and Related Services in Washington?+
By graduate earnings, Seattle University leads among bachelor's Accounting and Related Services programs in Washington, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $70,570, College Scorecard. Gonzaga University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus follow. By degrees awarded, Eastern Washington University is the largest, with 222 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).
Which Accounting and Related Services program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Seattle University tops the list at $70,570. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in Washington?+
The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in Washington is $102,700 (median $96,550), across about 34,740 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Accounting and Related Services program?+
The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Accountants and Auditors?+
The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 124,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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