Washington · Electrical

Best Electrical institutions in Washington, ranked by earnings

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

Institutions
23
offering CIP 14.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
669
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$81,199
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,006
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Electrical Engineers
$130,870
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,98935185%$15,000
2University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Bothell Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,9896965%$15,000
3University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
Tacoma Public · Bachelor's degree
$81,9892563%$15,000
4Gonzaga University
Spokane Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$81,435786%$30,006
5Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$81,199762%$24,653
6Washington State University
Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree
$79,87411560%$21,030
7Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$79,0731176%$31,900$25,000
8Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public · Bachelor's degree
$66,4431943%$29,875

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.2%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~11,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$111,910
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Electrical Engineers earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
10,010
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$130,870
median $130,730
Best-paying metro
$140,500
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Electrical programs in Washington.

Which Electrical program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops the list at $81,989. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Electrical Engineers earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Electrical Engineers in Washington is $130,870 (median $130,730), across about 10,010 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Electrical program?+

The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program focuses on the principles and applications of electricity, electronics, and communication systems. This program is designed for students interested in the technological…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Electrical Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +7.2% growth with around 11,700 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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