Education, General master's degree programs in Washington
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Washington
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma · Debt not reported$84,5512University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · Debt not reported$84,5513University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · Debt not reported$84,5514Whitworth UniversitySpokane · Debt not reported$78,3575University of Puget SoundTacoma · Debt not reported$77,4026Northwest UniversityKirkland · Debt not reported$74,5507Antioch University-SeattleSeattle · Debt not reported$67,9188Gonzaga UniversitySpokane · Debt not reported$65,5579Eastern Washington UniversityCheney · Debt not reported$65,234
CAREER CONTEXT IN WA
What related occupations pay in Washington
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $75,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,110–$86,890
- State employment
- 1,270
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | $84,551 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | $84,551 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | $84,551 | Not available |
| 4 | Whitworth University | Spokane | $78,357 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | $77,402 | Not available |
| 6 | Northwest University | Kirkland | $74,550 | Not available |
| 7 | Antioch University-Seattle | Seattle | $67,918 | Not available |
| 8 | Gonzaga University | Spokane | $65,557 | Not available |
| 9 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney | $65,234 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Washington
What do Education, General master's degree graduates earn in Washington?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $77,402 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.