Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Eastern Washington University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 42nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Eastern Washington University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,004 | $95,817 | +4% | #144 of 459 | #222 | $21,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $66,443 | $85,599 | -15% | #253 of 258 | #255 | $25,116 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,497 | $85,495 | -7% | #284 of 318 | #314 | $21,750 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $84,265 | +3% | #5 of 15 | #10 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $76,693 | -7% | #49 of 61 | #55 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,665 | $75,927 | +-0% | #334 of 796 | #524 | $16,200 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,984 | $75,533 | +11% | #17 of 76 | #45 | $23,604 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $70,789 | — | — | — | — | $22,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $41,331 | $67,534 | -19% | #141 of 166 | #159 | $15,802 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,728 | $66,710 | -20% | #380 of 452 | #427 | $15,298 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,138 | $65,503 | -4% | #561 of 1176 | #835 | $19,003 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $65,245 | +11% | #40 of 215 | #114 | — |
| Marketing | $42,196 | $64,677 | -7% | #300 of 516 | #423 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $37,368 | $60,954 | -26% | #350 of 368 | #351 | $18,756 |
| Social Work | $39,102 | $60,696 | +17% | #37 of 420 | #121 | $15,768 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $25,379 | $60,556 | -3% | #31 of 64 | #48 | $20,507 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $47,541 | $58,786 | +5% | #34 of 85 | #41 | $22,715 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,671 | $58,106 | +6% | #91 of 265 | #141 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,914 | $57,915 | +13% | #59 of 345 | #155 | $20,344 |
| Sociology | — | $56,992 | +8% | #126 of 462 | #226 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,325 | $56,507 | +12% | #14 of 63 | #32 | $19,534 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $48,114 | $56,244 | -4% | #166 of 275 | #226 | — |
| Biology | $33,793 | $56,083 | -2% | #487 of 841 | #667 | $17,817 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,028 | $55,671 | +17% | #88 of 680 | #275 | $18,994 |
| Criminology | $40,228 | $55,621 | +0% | #59 of 113 | #89 | $17,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,883 | $55,244 | +9% | #51 of 177 | #114 | $23,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $33,455 | $54,974 | -1% | #46 of 82 | #56 | $19,134 |
| Political Science and Government | $33,173 | $53,502 | -15% | #469 of 565 | #529 | $15,513 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | $51,206 | +1% | #23 of 55 | #41 | $20,134 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,782 | $50,969 | -10% | #415 of 660 | #550 | $20,519 |
| History | $36,126 | $50,286 | -1% | #237 of 459 | #351 | $20,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $50,238 | -25% | #106 of 118 | #115 | — |
| Psychology | $34,594 | $50,125 | -1% | #507 of 1027 | #788 | $16,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,589 | $49,391 | +2% | #69 of 172 | #129 | $17,889 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $29,046 | $46,104 | -22% | #50 of 54 | #51 | $20,296 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,592 | $41,541 | -15% | #473 of 576 | #548 | $15,835 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $25,090 | $39,404 | -10% | #114 of 144 | #132 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,427 | — | — | — | — | $18,768 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Eastern Washington University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $426,751
- Avg rent near campus: $1,466/mo — vs ~$984/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 99004 (2.7% cap, Cheney)
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🏆 Where Eastern Washington University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Room | $8,854 | |
| Board | $6,026 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,898 | $45,437 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,578 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,788 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,004 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,464 |
| $110,001+ | $20,564 |
Programs & Career Paths
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