Washington State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Washington State University at a glance

• 21,099

  students enrolled

• 8,543

  degrees and certificates a year

• 61%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,971

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,976 in state, $27,052 out of state

• $53,510

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $68,905

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Washington State 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 Washington State University

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

• 88

  open professional jobs

• 12

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Whitman County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $52,893

  median household income

  Whitman County

• 52%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (3 open), operations (7 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (66), Washington State University (13), VMRD (2), Addium (1), Amazon (1), Charter Communications (1), Pullman Regional (1), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (47), Operations (7), Design (5), Finance (5), Fundraising & development (4), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Eastern Washington Partnership Workforce Dev. Council.

• WorkSource PullmanPullman · 509-339-7410 · M-F 8-5

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Washington

• Western Washington UniversityBellingham · 13,544 students
• University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · 31,942 students
• Central Washington UniversityEllensburg · 7,833 students
• Bellevue CollegeBellevue · 7,364 students
• Eastern Washington UniversityCheney · 6,222 students
• University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · 5,457 students

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Common questions

How big is Washington State University?

Washington State University enrolls about 21,099 students and is a public 4-year institution in Pullman, Washington. It awards about 8,543 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Washington State University?

61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Washington State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,510 six years after entry and $68,905 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Washington State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Washington State 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 Washington State University?

88 open professional jobs are listed in Whitman County, 12 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has the most openings.