Whitworth University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Whitworth University at a glance

• 1,858

  students enrolled

• 752

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $26,534

  average net price a year

  Tuition $49,600

• $49,510

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,561

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Whitworth 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 Whitworth University

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

• 158

  open professional jobs

• 23

  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 education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (5 open), finance (19 open), sales (22 open), operations (32 open), marketing (6 open).

Hiring most: Air National Guard Units (3), Amazon (3), Aston Carter (3), Cintas (3), Gecko Hospitality (3), GPAC (3), Itron (3), Providence Health System-southern California (3).

What they hire for: Operations (32), Sales (22), Engineering (21), Finance (19), Clinical (12), Human Resources (10). 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 Whitworth University?

Whitworth University enrolls about 1,858 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Spokane, Washington. It awards about 752 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Whitworth University?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Whitworth University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,510 six years after entry and $58,561 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Whitworth University offer AI or data science degrees?

Whitworth 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 Whitworth University?

158 open professional jobs are listed in Spokane County, 23 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Air National Guard Units has the most openings.