2026 Best Value Project Management Schools in Washington
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong project management education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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2026 Best Value Project Management Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in project management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Project Management Schools
Olympic College tops our 2026 list of the best value project management schools in Washington. Set in the city of Bremerton, Olympic College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,472 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,740 for out-of-state students. Project Management graduates carry a median of $11,305 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Olympic College earn a median of $57,593 early in their careers. Set against $11,305 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Columbia Basin College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Columbia Basin College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,555, compared with $8,668 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Columbia Basin College generally make around $45,269. Set against $12,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tacoma Community College earned it the #3 place for project management. Set in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,507, while out-of-state students pay about $11,646. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $16,084. Project Management graduates of Tacoma Community College earn a median of $41,732 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,084 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in project management will find it at Shoreline Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,115, compared with $7,905 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $16,700. Project Management graduates of Shoreline Community College earn a median of $62,009 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom earned it the #5 place for project management. Set in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,418, while out-of-state students pay about $5,976. Project Management graduates carry a median of $17,154 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom generally make around $39,975. That is a strong return on a $17,154 median debt.
Edmonds Community College earned the #6 position for value in project management this year. Located in the suburb of Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,810 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,875 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,773 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Edmonds Community College generally make around $35,618. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
City University Of Seattle earned the #7 position for value in project management this year. City University Of Seattle is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,929. Project Management graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Early-career project management graduates make about $84,387. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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