U.S. median for this major: $88,063.
College Scorecard field of study; 50 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 30% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,903. College Scorecard.
Walla Walla University Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Washington colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Walla Walla University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,675 | $83,104 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $20,079 | $89,352 | 1.7 years |
| $48–75k | $20,776 | $92,453 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $24,081 | $107,160 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $28,760 | $127,982 | 2.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (40% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($91,473) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $51,254 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Engineering at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Pacific University | $106,291 | $27,000 | $24,488 | 62% |
| 2 | Walla Walla University | $91,473 | $27,625 | $23,329 | 60% |
3 more Washington colleges offer Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Walla Walla University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Walla Walla University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 60% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,885
- Full cost breakdown · all 42 majors · overview
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Walla Walla University Engineering questions
How much do Walla Walla University Engineering graduates earn?
Engineering graduates of Walla Walla University earn a median $91,473 four years after graduating and $66,416 one year after. The U.S. median for Engineering graduates across 57 colleges is $88,063.
How much debt do Walla Walla University Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Engineering graduates of Walla Walla University is $27,625, about 30% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Where does Walla Walla University rank for Engineering in Washington?
Of 2 Washington colleges reporting Engineering graduate earnings, Walla Walla University ranks 2nd. The highest is Seattle Pacific University at $106,291.
What jobs do Engineering graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $157,030 in the Walla Walla, WA area and $171,270 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Walla Walla University Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/walla-walla-university/majors/engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).