Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Washington

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$107,131Median year-4 earnings

$21,030Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Washington

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma · $15,000 federal debt$116,010 2University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · $15,000 federal debt$116,010 3University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · $15,000 federal debt$116,010 4Seattle UniversitySeattle · $25,000 federal debt$111,410 5Western Washington UniversityBellingham · $25,500 federal debt$107,131 6Gonzaga UniversitySpokane · Debt not reported$106,155 7Washington State UniversityPullman · $21,030 federal debt$104,354 8Eastern Washington UniversityCheney · $29,875 federal debt$85,599

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.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $189,680
Middle 50% wage range: $166,270–$217,070
State employment: 6,060
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $148,930–$263,550

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $119,960
Middle 50% wage range: $83,730–$162,230
State employment: 820
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $67,170–$211,220

17-2072Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

State median wage: $130,270
Middle 50% wage range: $102,150–$168,280
State employment: 1,950
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 4,900

10th–90th percentile: $81,730–$208,130

17-2199Engineers, All Other

State median wage: $134,570
Middle 50% wage range: $109,550–$168,550
State employment: 3,580
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 8,800

10th–90th percentile: $81,280–$196,120

17-2071Electrical Engineers

State median wage: $132,710
Middle 50% wage range: $103,910–$166,160
State employment: 7,610
Projected growth: +9.9%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $85,540–$185,690

17-2061Computer Hardware Engineers

State median wage: $169,120
Middle 50% wage range: $132,070–$210,230
State employment: 1,800
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 4,100

10th–90th percentile: $100,120–$260,210

17-2011Aerospace Engineers

State median wage: $158,370
Middle 50% wage range: $130,560–$181,460
State employment: 5,760
Projected growth: +8.3%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $112,580–$207,710

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	$116,010	$15,000
2	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	Bothell	$116,010	$15,000
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Seattle	$116,010	$15,000
4	Seattle University	Seattle	$111,410	$25,000
5	Western Washington University	Bellingham	$107,131	$25,500
6	Gonzaga University	Spokane	$106,155	Not available
7	Washington State University	Pullman	$104,354	$21,030
8	Eastern Washington University	Cheney	$85,599	$29,875

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering in Washington

What do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Washington?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $107,131 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,030 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

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.