Gonzaga University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Gonzaga University at a glance

• 5,198

  students enrolled

• 2,047

  degrees and certificates a year

• 86%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $35,119

  average net price a year

  Tuition $52,540

• $66,525

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,892

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Gonzaga University

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

• 180

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Spokane County

  2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $73,513

  median household income

  Spokane County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (22 open), sales (24 open), operations (31 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (9 open).

Hiring most: McKinstry (18), BDO USA (8), Heico (5), Air National Guard Units (4), Albertsons Companies (4), Quanta Services (4), Real Ventures (4), Insight Engines (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (36), Operations (31), Sales (24), Finance (22), Human Resources (9), Legal (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Spokane Workforce Council.

• Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestSpokane · 509-838-4246 · Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Next Generation ZoneSpokane · 509-340-7800 · Mon-Thursday 9am to 4:30pm and Fridays 9am-12pm
• Spokane Community CollegeSpokane · 509-533-7249 · Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• WorkSource SpokaneSpokane · 509-532-3120 · Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Washington

• Seattle UniversitySeattle · 4,062 students
• Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma · 2,401 students
• Whitworth UniversitySpokane · 1,858 students
• Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle · 1,762 students
• University of Puget SoundTacoma · 1,594 students
• Whitman CollegeWalla Walla · 1,531 students

All Washington colleges

Common questions

How big is Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga University enrolls about 5,198 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Spokane, Washington. It awards about 2,047 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Gonzaga University?

86% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Gonzaga University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $66,525 six years after entry and $78,892 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Gonzaga University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Gonzaga University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Gonzaga University?

180 open professional jobs are listed in Spokane County, 26 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. McKinstry has the most openings.