Education at Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA · Master's Degree · about 290 graduates a year
Eastern Washington University graduates in education earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Washington University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 91 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $66,039 | $57,957 | #155 | $51,377 |
| 92 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $65,752 | $59,198 | #136 | $58,543 |
| 93 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $65,557 | $60,298 | #128 | $61,913 |
| 94 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $65,234 | $60,001 | #130 | $67,369 |
| 95 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $65,106 | $62,190 | #108 | $51,118 |
| 96 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $65,095 | $57,133 | #164 | $61,225 |
| 97 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $65,095 | $57,133 | #165 | $61,225 |
Other Majors at Eastern Washington University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,458 | $62,301 | #535 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $75,656 | $70,143 | #57 of 322 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $75,152 | $70,652 | #73 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $73,466 | $70,852 | #53 of 243 |
| Public Health | $68,517 | $54,916 | #162 of 201 |
| Social Work | $68,191 | $57,493 | #71 of 279 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $62,225 | $29,123 | #25 of 75 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $60,672 | — |
| Public Administration | $54,973 | $48,481 | #234 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Washington University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,369 one year after graduating and $65,234 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Washington University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Eastern Washington University ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Eastern Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,660.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.