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2026 Best Best Schools in Washington

1 Colleges in the United States
20 Best Degrees Awarded
$48,850 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in Washington.

Top Schools in Best

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Central Washington University tops our 2026 ranking of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Ellensburg. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 20 best students who graduated with this degree at Central Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $48,850 in their early career. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,353 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Central Washington University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.

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