Best colleges for Public Health in Washington
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Eastern Washington University and University of Washington-Bothell Campus award the most Public Health degrees and certificates in Washington: 477, 215 and 107 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Washington colleges offer Public Health and award 953 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Public Health program focuses on promoting health and preventing disease within communities. It prepares students to address health-related issues through various specializations, including Environmental Health, Maternal and Child…
Top 2 institutions, 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 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree | $46,016 | 477 | 85% | — | $16,490 |
| 2 | Central Washington University Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree | $42,137 | 28 | 54% | — | $20,326 |
Colleges awarding the most Public Health degrees in Washington
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle Public | 477 | $46,016* |
| 2 | Eastern Washington University Cheney Public | 215 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell Public | 107 | Not reported |
| 4 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma Public | 34 | Not reported |
| 5 | Central Washington University Ellensburg Public | 28 | $42,137 |
| 6 | Western Washington University Bellingham Public | 26 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma Public | 20 | $46,016* |
| 8 | Bastyr University Kenmore Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 9 | Whitworth University Spokane Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 10 | Washington State University Pullman Public | 6 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 5 Washington colleges offering Public Health
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | Public | 5 |
| University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| City University of Seattle (Online) | Seattle | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Northwest Indian College | Bellingham | Public | 3 |
| Heritage University | Toppenish | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111).
Top skills
What Medical and Health Services Managers earn in Washington
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Public Health programs in Washington.
Which Washington colleges award the most Public Health degrees?+
University of Washington-Seattle Campus (477 graduates a year), Eastern Washington University (215 graduates a year) and University of Washington-Bothell Campus (107 graduates a year) award the most Public Health degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Washington colleges offer Public Health.
Which Public Health program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Washington-Seattle Campus tops the list at $46,016. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Medical and Health Services Managers earn in Washington?+
The average annual wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Washington is $162,380 (median $145,290), across about 7,490 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Public Health program?+
The Public Health program focuses on promoting health and preventing disease within communities. It prepares students to address health-related issues through various specializations, including Environmental Health, Maternal and Child…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, critical thinking, writing, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Medical and Health Services Managers?+
The national job outlook is about +23.2% growth with around 62,100 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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