Washington University of Science and Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Washington University of Science and Technology at a glance

• 400

  students enrolled

• 163

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

What students study

AI and data programs

Washington University of Science and Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Washington University of Science and Technology

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fairfax County, where the college is.

• 5,027

  open professional jobs

• 272

  entry level

  21 say no experience is needed

• 15%

  ask for AI skills

  748 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Fairfax County

  2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $150,113

  median household income

  Fairfax County

• 62%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to engineering (1,847 open), data & analytics (588 open), security (368 open), product (178 open), finance (332 open), sales (278 open).

Hiring most: Capital One (487), Amazon (289), Peraton (183), Booz Allen Hamilton (178), Leidos (142), CACI (132), Steampunk (108), Guidehouse (97).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,847), Data & Analytics (588), Security (368), Finance (332), Operations (310), Sales (278). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Virginia Career Works Northern Region.

• Virginia Career Works Cherokee Avenue CenterAlexandria · 571-319-1403 · Monday - Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday - 9:30am - 4:00pm Friday - 9:00am - 2:00pm
• Virginia Career Works Fairfax Alexandria CenterAlexandria · 703-533-5400 · M-Th 8:00-4:30 and F 10:00-4:30
• Virginia Career Works Fairfax Annandale CenterAnnandale · 703-533-5400 · Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Washington University of Science and Technology?

Washington University of Science and Technology enrolls about 400 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Vienna, Virginia. It awards about 163 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

Does Washington University of Science and Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

Washington University of Science and Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Washington University of Science and Technology?

5,027 open professional jobs are listed in Fairfax County, 272 of them entry level and 21 saying no experience is needed. Capital One has the most openings.