# Western Washington University: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Bellingham, WA. IPEDS 237011, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-washington-university/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,516
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $107,131 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WA: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (8 colleges, $109,270): -$2,139
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,434

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $107,131 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,915 | $57,213 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,147 | $62,671 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $17,539 | $77,698 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,301 | $107,653 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $27,984 | $123,969 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Electrical Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $116,010 | $15,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $116,010 | $15,000 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $116,010 | $15,000 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Seattle University | $111,410 | $25,000 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Western Washington University | $107,131 | $25,500 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Gonzaga University | $106,155 | not reported | $35,119 | 86% |
| Washington State University | $104,354 | $21,030 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Eastern Washington University | $85,599 | $29,875 | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $119,200 Bellingham, WA, $132,710 WA, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $193,360 Bellingham, WA, $189,680 WA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage not reported Bellingham, WA, $169,120 WA, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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