Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 11,846 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 13,942 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 16,022 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 21,682 | |
| $110,001+ | 26,719 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $61,580 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23% | |
| Black | 5% | |
| Asian | 4% | |
| Two or more races | 8% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Four-year institutions in WA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch University-Seattle | Not reported | Not reported | $51,541 |
| Bastyr University | Not reported | Not reported | $49,364 |
| Bates Technical College | $6,292 | 43.4% | $50,051 |
| Bellevue College | $11,430 | 35.8% | $56,310 |
| Bellingham Technical College | $5,997 | 41.7% | $49,748 |
| Big Bend Community College | $12,210 | 41.5% | $43,814 |
| Cascadia College | $12,281 | 32.1% | $54,133 |
| Centralia College | $9,862 | 41.7% | $43,140 |
| City University of Seattle | Not reported | Not reported | $69,460 |
| Clark College | $11,465 | 39.0% | $42,356 |
| Clover Park Technical College | $9,864 | 42.8% | $41,787 |
| Columbia Basin College | $8,317 | 33.3% | $46,680 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | $97,869 | $86,525 | $25,833 |
| Construction Management. | $97,651 | $95,124 | $26,999 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $97,263 | $70,786 | Not reported |
| Computer Science. | $95,368 | $107,009 | $19,467 |
| Economics. | $88,799 | $82,686 | $15,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $85,817 | $124,201 | Not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $84,871 | $82,073 | $22,380 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $81,827 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Music. | $79,115 | $48,285 | Not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | $75,999 | $60,397 | Not reported |
| Chemistry. | $75,905 | $65,120 | $24,607 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $75,017 | $65,184 | Not reported |
| Air Transportation. | $74,997 | $85,825 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $74,442 | $76,194 | $17,650 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $73,036 | $68,257 | $20,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $72,838 | $92,374 | $24,408 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $69,174 | $62,033 | Not reported |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $66,538 | $63,560 | $23,342 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | $65,815 | $57,640 | $19,444 |
| Political Science and Government. | $64,361 | $63,293 | $16,936 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10