Western Washington University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Washington University at a glance

• 13,544

  students enrolled

• 3,611

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,193

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,997 in state, $26,564 out of state

• $45,272

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,569

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

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 Western Washington University

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

• 59

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Whatcom County

  2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $80,989

  median household income

  Whatcom County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, education, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (6 open), operations (11 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Western Washington University (12), Place (4), Gecko Hospitality (3), Lifeline Connections (3), Bellingham Technical College (2), Customs and Border Protection (2), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (2), GPAC (2).

What they hire for: Operations (11), Engineering (6), Sales (6), Finance (5), Academic (3), Design (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Workforce Council.

• WorkSource WhatcomBellingham · 360-676-1521 · M-W-TH-F 8-5 Tuesdays 9-5

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Central Washington UniversityEllensburg · 7,833 students
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Common questions

How big is Western Washington University?

Western Washington University enrolls about 13,544 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bellingham, Washington. It awards about 3,611 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Washington University?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Washington University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,272 six years after entry and $62,569 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Washington University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Western Washington University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Western Washington University?

59 open professional jobs are listed in Whatcom County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Western Washington University has the most openings.