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Education Schools in Washington

2,740 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Washington

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,883
Post-Master’s Certificate 711
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 711
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 146
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 146
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 146
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Gender Distribution

In Washington, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Washington

There are 197,500 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $68,420, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Washington State University

Pullman
517 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,093 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

#2

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle
422 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#3

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle
393 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017.

#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney
295 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#5

City University of Seattle

Seattle
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,381 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Seattle University

Seattle
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,299 a year. 98% of students get financical aid. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Whitworth University

Spokane
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,602 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Whitworth will pay a net price of $24,492.

#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $17,070.

#9

Central Washington University

Ellensburg
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#10

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

Tacoma
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UW Tacoma will pay a net price of $9,469. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Home Economics Professors 25% $61,470
Environmental Science Professors 25% $76,060
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $72,350
Interpreters and Translators 22% $46,650
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 21% $65,090
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 21% $63,500
Instructional Coordinators 21% $66,280
Computer Science Professors 20% $66,060
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Economics Professors 20% $70,300
Multimedia Collections Specialists 20% $44,690
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 20% $118,720
Education Professors 20% $65,570
Sociology Professors 19% $62,980
Teachers 19% $0
Education Administrators 19% $78,610
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Vocational Education Professors 19% $58,190
Social Sciences Professors 19% $62,680
Biological Science Professors 19% $68,110
Special Education Professors 19% $66,440
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $64,060
Technical Education High School Teachers 19% $69,160
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 18% $65,680
Middle School Teachers 18% $67,000
Kindergarten Teachers 18% $63,350
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $64,530
Business Professors 18% $65,390
Postsecondary Education Administrators 18% $92,320
Elementary School Teachers 18% $65,780
Psychology Professors 18% $62,490
Teacher Assistants 18% $34,430
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $57,250
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 18% $103,980
Special Education Teachers 18% $60,730
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 18% $60,400
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Mathematical Science Professors 18% $63,030
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 18% $61,280
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 18% $50,970
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18% $46,320
Preschool Education Administrators 18% $48,670
Technical Education Teachers 18% $70,250
Coaches and Scouts 17% $35,430
Education, Training, and Library Workers 17% $51,790
Preschool Teachers 17% $31,530
Librarians 17% $72,690
History Professors 16% $63,790
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Geography Professors 11% $66,240
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $88,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Psychology 406
Communication & Journalism 243
Social Sciences 147
Library Science 128
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 37
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35
History 32

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