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#25 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
28 Colleges
15,043 Yearly Graduations
$75,119 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Washington is ranked #25 in the nation with 15,043 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $18,780 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $22,600 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

Public Public vs. Private
5,783 Yearly Degrees
$17,754 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW Seattle handed out 5,783 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Washington - Seattle Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,605 $29,763
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,149 $1,149
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $791 $1,417

#2

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
2,243 Yearly Degrees
$13,740 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wazzu ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,243 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Washington State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,076 $26,526
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,664 $1,664
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $631 $1,354

#3

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,054 Yearly Degrees
$14,310 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Seattle U handed out 1,054 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Seattle University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,770 $13,770
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $765 $765

#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
929 Yearly Degrees
$13,379 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, EWU ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 929 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,353 $27,939
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,026 $1,026
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $412 $931

#5

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
831 Yearly Degrees
$14,878 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Gonzaga handed out 831 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Gonzaga University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,499 $14,499
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $379 $379
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $982 $982

#6

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
565 Yearly Degrees
$24,273 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, SPU ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 565 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Seattle Pacific University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,273 $24,273
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $886 $886

#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
482 Yearly Degrees
$11,812 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, CityU handed out 482 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for City University of Seattle

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,812 $11,812
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

Public Public vs. Private
435 Yearly Degrees
$17,874 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UW Tacoma handed out 435 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,605 $29,763
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,269 $1,269
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $791 $1,417

#9

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
338 Yearly Degrees
$12,127 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, CWU handed out 338 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Central Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,098 $23,652
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,029 $2,029
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $337 $767

#10

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
297 Yearly Degrees
$12,490 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, WWU handed out 297 graduate degrees. This makes it the #10 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,359 $23,606
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,131 $1,131
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $379 $787

#11

Bastyr University

Kenmore, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
271 Yearly Degrees
$29,517 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Bastyr University ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 271 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bastyr University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $29,442 $29,442
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $75 $75
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $776 $776

#12

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
211 Yearly Degrees
$18,459 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Antioch University - Seattle was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 211 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Antioch University - Seattle

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,024 $18,024
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $435 $435
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $751 $751

Public Public vs. Private
211 Yearly Degrees
$17,628 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UW Bothell ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 211 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Washington - Bothell Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,605 $29,763
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,023 $1,023
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $791 $1,417

#14

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
201 Yearly Degrees
$12,456 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Whitworth ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 201 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Whitworth University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,456 $12,456
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $692 $692

#15

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
172 Yearly Degrees
$29,684 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

PLU handed out 172 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pacific Lutheran University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $29,084 $29,084
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $969 $969

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
137 Yearly Degrees
$36,000 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 137 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $36,000 $36,000

#17

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
133 Yearly Degrees
$19,055 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northwest University handed out 133 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwest University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,829 $18,829
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $226 $226
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $765 $765

#18

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
127 Yearly Degrees
$36,047 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Puget Sound handed out 127 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Puget Sound

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $36,047 $36,047
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,162 $1,162

#19

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
114 Yearly Degrees
$9,872 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Heritage University handed out 114 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Heritage University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,732 $9,732
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $140 $140
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $811 $811

#20

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees
$24,348 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Walla Walla University was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 105 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Walla Walla University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,048 $24,048
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $668 $668

#21

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
99 Yearly Degrees
$15,840 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Saint Martin’s handed out 99 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Martin’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,840 $15,840
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,320 $1,320

#22

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington
Public Public vs. Private
81 Yearly Degrees
$10,007 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Evergreen handed out 81 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The Evergreen State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,329 $20,981
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $678 $678
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $389 $874

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
57 Yearly Degrees
$16,690 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 28 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, The Seattle School ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 57 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,070 $15,070
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,620 $1,620
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $685 $685

#24

Faith International University

Tacoma, Washington
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
56 Yearly Degrees
$8,450 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Faith International University was ranked the #24 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 56 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Faith International University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,000 $8,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $250 $250

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$16,127 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Northwest University CAPS handed out 51 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,027 $16,027
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $682 $682

Other Washington Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 DigiPen Institute of Technology 32
27 Seattle Film Institute 18
28 Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine 10

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