Eastern Washington University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Eastern Washington University at a glance

• 6,222

  students enrolled

• 123,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 3,446

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,886

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,294 in state, $24,833 out of state

• $46,469

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,897

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Eastern Washington University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Eastern Washington University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Spokane County, where the college is.

• 135

  open professional jobs

• 22

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Spokane County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $73,513

  median household income

  Spokane County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (14 open), sales (19 open), operations (27 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (9 open).

Hiring most: Air National Guard Units (3), Amazon (3), Aston Carter (3), Cintas (3), Gecko Hospitality (3), GPAC (3), Itron (3), Air Mobility Command (2).

What they hire for: Operations (27), Engineering (19), Sales (19), Finance (14), Clinical (12), Human Resources (9). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Spokane Workforce Council.

• Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestSpokane · 509-838-4246 · Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Next Generation ZoneSpokane · 509-340-7800 · Mon-Thursday 9am to 4:30pm and Fridays 9am-12pm
• Spokane Community CollegeSpokane · 509-533-7249 · Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• WorkSource SpokaneSpokane · 509-532-3120 · Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Eastern Washington University?

Eastern Washington University enrolls about 6,222 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cheney, Washington. It awards about 3,446 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Washington University?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Eastern Washington University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,469 six years after entry and $57,897 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Eastern Washington University offer AI or data science degrees?

Eastern Washington University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Eastern Washington University?

135 open professional jobs are listed in Spokane County, 22 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Air National Guard Units has the most openings.