University of Washington-Seattle Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Washington-Seattle Campus at a glance

• 31,942

  students enrolled

• 14,676

  degrees and certificates a year

• 85%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,091

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,524 in state, $40,878 out of state

• $62,979

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,466

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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

• 8,480

  open professional jobs

• 436

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,900 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, engineering, which lead to clinical (79 open), engineering (3,032 open), data & analytics (843 open), security (232 open), product (365 open), operations (655 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (346), Blue Origin (287), Apple (91), Microsoft (75), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,032), Data & Analytics (843), Finance (664), Operations (655), Sales (468), Product (365). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus enrolls about 31,942 students and is a public 4-year institution in Seattle, Washington. It awards about 14,676 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

85% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,979 six years after entry and $78,466 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Washington-Seattle Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Washington-Seattle Campus awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

8,480 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 436 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.