by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Eastern Washington University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Eastern Washington University took the #435 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Washington, EWU came in at #13.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, EWU came in at #435.In addition, EWU took the #13 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Washington.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, EWU took the #435 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, EWU took the #13 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Washington.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, EWU came in at #435. In addition, EWU took the #13 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Washington.
For the last year in which we have data, 3,540 graduate students decided that Eastern Washington University was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at EWU is made up of 66.1% women and 33.9% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 32.8% of the graduate student population at EWU.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 0.6% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at EWU who borrowed carries a median debt of $21,754.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at EWU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $70,270.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at EWU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $81,291.
Post-master’s certificate recipients from EWU earn an average early-career salary of $69,622.
The graduate programs at EWU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $80,244 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $80,137 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $75,358 |
| General Education | $74,244 |
| Communication Sciences | $69,640 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $69,622 |
| Social Work | $69,161 |
| Public Administration | $62,171 |
| Accounting | $60,672 |
| Public Health | $54,916 |
Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, Washington.The charming, small-town atmosphere of Cheney draws many to the area. Get more details about the location of Eastern Washington University.
Contact details for EWU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 526 5th Street, Cheney, WA 99004-2496 |
| Phone: | 509-359-6200 |
| Website: | www.ewu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/ewueagles |
86.8% of the graduate students at Eastern Washington University took at least one class online.Approximately 76.1% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 105 | — |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Behavioral Science | 12 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 334 | $80,244 |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 14 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 59 | $75,358 |
| Communication Sciences | 24 | $69,640 |
| Dental Support Services | 1 | — |
| General Biology | 18 | — |
| General Education | 266 | $74,244 |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| General Psychology | 1 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 3 | — |
| History | 87 | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 | — |
| Music | 14 | — |
| Public Administration | 7 | $62,171 |
| Public Health | 149 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 29 | $78,788 |
| Social Work | 123 | $69,161 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 28 | — |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 4 | — |
| Writing Studies | 17 | $47,794 |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 8 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 2 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 2 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 4 | — |
| Dental Support Services | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 112 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 16 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 6 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 18 | — |
| Public Health | 10 | — |
| Special Education | 13 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 9 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 4 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Eastern Washington University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 37 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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