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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Public · General
Central Washington University is a public institution in Ellensburg, WA. With a 90% admission rate. Enrolls 8,081 students, offers 48 programs with earnings data, and has a 51% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
90%
SAT Combined (75th)
—
Enrollment
8,081
Completion Rate
51%
Cost of Attendance
$25,148
In-State Tuition
$9,192
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,771
Programs
48
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 48 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 48 of 48 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,666 | $103,530 | $25,148 | 3.2x | |
| 2 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,377 | — | $25,148 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,500 | $92,822 | $25,148 | 3.1x | |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,871 | $83,351 | $25,148 | 2.6x | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,049 | $73,779 | $25,148 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,215 | $73,436 | $25,148 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,362 | $106,796 | $25,148 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,129 | $72,632 | $25,148 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,494 | $47,884 | $25,148 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,791 | $65,927 | $25,148 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,177 | $62,919 | $25,148 | 2.0x | |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,359 | $62,318 | $25,148 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,172 | $61,698 | $25,148 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,332 | $60,508 | $25,148 | 1.7x | |
| 15 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,137 | $55,484 | $25,148 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,976 | $55,380 | $25,148 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Air TransportationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,025 | $86,851 | $25,148 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,220 | $61,390 | $25,148 | 1.6x | |
| 19 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,964 | $50,290 | $25,148 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,644 | $43,254 | $25,148 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,466 | $57,042 | $25,148 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,401 | $51,199 | $25,148 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,820 | $53,167 | $25,148 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,747 | — | $25,148 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,268 | $43,355 | $25,148 | 1.4x |
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