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2027 Best Engineering Schools in Washington

17 Colleges in the United States
2,974 Engineering Degrees Awarded
$65,969 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their engineering programs.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best engineering schools.

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Best Schools for Engineering in Washington

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Engineering

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No school ranked higher than Tacoma Community College this year for engineering. Located in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 48 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Tacoma Community College in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Tacoma Community College earn a median of $41,732 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,822. More information about a degree in engineering from Tacoma Community College

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the top schools for engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,692 engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $88,105 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,426. See the full engineering program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Whitworth University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Whitworth University graduates 71% of students within six years. Whitworth University awarded about 11 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $47,998 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,051. Get the full engineering details for Whitworth University

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Students looking for a strong engineering program will find one at University Of Washington Bothell Campus, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bothell. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 91 engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Bothell Campus in the most recent year. Engineering graduates of University Of Washington Bothell Campus earn a median of $110,289 early in their careers. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates carry a median of $15,546 in student loans. See the full engineering program report for University Of Washington Bothell Campus

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Students looking for a strong engineering program will find one at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus graduates 63% of students within six years. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus awarded about 92 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus generally make around $87,474. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus graduates carry a median of $15,196 in student loans. Read more about the engineering program at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University earned the #6 position for engineering this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Spokane. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 117 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga University in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Gonzaga University earn a median of $74,827 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,964. Get the full engineering details for Gonzaga University

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Green River Community College earned the #7 position for engineering this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 20 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year. See the full engineering program report for Green River Community College

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Washington State University earned the #8 position for engineering this year. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 565 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Washington State University earn around $76,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,101. See the full engineering program report for Washington State University

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Walla Walla University
College Place, WA

Walla Walla University earned the #9 position for engineering this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of College Place. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Walla Walla University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $56,616 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,625 to complete this degree. See the full engineering program report for Walla Walla University

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Everett Community College came in at #10 for engineering this year. Set in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 27 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Everett Community College in the most recent data year. Engineering graduates of Everett Community College earn a median of $47,441 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,542 to complete this degree. See the full engineering program report for Everett Community College

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle University landed the #11 spot for engineering this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 60 engineering degrees were awarded at Seattle University in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Seattle University earn around $70,439 in the first couple years of their career. Seattle University graduates carry a median of $24,235 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering from Seattle University

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Western Washington University came in at #12 for engineering this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 76 engineering degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $63,393 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,060. Get the full engineering details for Western Washington University

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Whatcom Community College earned the #13 position for engineering this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Whatcom Community College awarded about 26 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Whatcom Community College earn around $51,466 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,588. Read more about the engineering program at Whatcom Community College

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Clark College
Vancouver, WA

Clark College landed the #14 spot for engineering this year. Clark College is a large public school located in the city of Vancouver. There were roughly 21 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Clark College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering degree recipients from Clark College generally make around $43,768. Typical student debt for the program is $15,432. More information about a degree in engineering from Clark College

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Olympic College
Bremerton, WA

Olympic College placed #15 among the best engineering schools. Located in the city of Bremerton, Olympic College is a moderately-sized public university. Olympic College awarded about 17 engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $57,593 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,497 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering program at Olympic College

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Saint Martins University landed the #16 spot for engineering this year. Saint Martins University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lacey. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 engineering students who graduated with this degree at Saint Martins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering program make about $71,551 in their early career. Saint Martins University graduates carry a median of $23,707 in student loans. See the full engineering program report for Saint Martins University

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Eastern Washington University placed #17 among the best engineering schools. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 49 engineering degrees were awarded at Eastern Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering degree from Eastern Washington University earn around $66,139 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,649 to complete this degree. See the full engineering program report for Eastern Washington University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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