Top elementary education programs in Washington

Education master’s graduates in Washington earn a weighted average salary of $62,162 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 5% nationally.

Our education graduate rankings cover 10 of the 10 programs available in Washington, accounting for 100% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to education. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Washington | #37 in Elementary education nationally

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

Economic score 0.47

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $55,537

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $23,868

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Washington | #48 in Elementary education nationally

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Economic score 0.49

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $63,103

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $32,654

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Washington | #51 in Elementary education nationally

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington

Economic score 0.49

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $63,450

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $34,625

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Washington | #78 in Elementary education nationally

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington

Economic score 0.55

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $60,537

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $38,579

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Washington | #91 in Elementary education nationally

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington

Economic score 0.59

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $59,317

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $33,117

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Washington | #113 in Elementary education nationally

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington

Economic score 0.70

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $58,401

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in elementary education in Washington?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in elementary education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in elementary education earn in Washington?

Salary

$62,162

The median master's degree in elementary education graduate earns $62,162 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in elementary education cost in Washington?

Net cost

$19,136

The average annual cost of a master's degree in elementary education is $19,136. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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