Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 6,178 Bachelor's, 1,149 Master's, 330 Doctorate (research), 346 Doctorate (professional), 775 Post-BS Certificate, and 62 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by Washington State.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's10906,178
Master's9021,149
Doctorate (research)720330
Doctorate (professional)30346
Post-BS Certificate522775
Post-MS Certificate3062
Total36249,043

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Washington State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMasterDoctoral
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$68,400
Computer Science$68,400
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$66,300
Mechanical Engineering$61,300
Chemical Engineering$61,200
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Engineering/Industrial Management$106,400
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$101,100
Business Administration and Management$96,500
Educational Leadership and Administration$69,600
Accounting$57,800
Doctoral Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Educational Leadership and Administration$122,700
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$103,500

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Washington State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Washington State by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 184 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations7-
Agricultural Production Operations23$41,100
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture4-
Agricultural and Food Products Processing0-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping0-
Plant Nursery Operations and Management9-
Turf and Turfgrass Management2-
Animal Sciences107$28,300
Food Science12-
Plant Sciences0-
Agronomy and Crop Science15-
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding5-
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management0-
Range Science and Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 27 completers$29,900
Natural Resources/Conservation0$29,900
Environmental Studies21-
Environmental Science0-
Forestry6-
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 50 completers-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology50-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 10 completers-
Asian Studies/Civilization2-
Women's Studies2-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 517 completers$34,500
Mass Communication/Media Studies0-
Journalism34-
Broadcast Journalism47-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia135-
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication93-
Public Relations/Image Management133-
Advertising66-
Technical and Scientific Communication9-
Communication Management and Strategic Communications0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 185 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences8-
Computer Science177$68,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 202 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching194-
Agricultural Teacher Education8$42,000
Health Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 598 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering31$42,400
Chemical Engineering25$61,200
Civil Engineering101$59,800
Computer Engineering15-
Computer Software Engineering31-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering110$66,300
Materials Engineering20-
Mechanical Engineering265$61,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 58 completers-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician58-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 31 completers-
Linguistics0-
Chinese Language and Literature4-
Japanese Language and Literature4-
Russian Language and Literature1-
German Language and Literature0-
French Language and Literature3-
Spanish Language and Literature19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 210 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies149$30,800
Apparel and Textiles61$31,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 106 completers$24,800
English Language and Literature106$24,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 91 completers$30,700
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0$30,700
Humanities/Humanistic Studies91-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 525 completers$29,100
Biology/Biological Sciences256$29,100
Biomedical Sciences0-
Biochemistry19-
Microbiology26-
Zoology/Animal Biology57$24,700
Genetics20-
Exercise Physiology98-
Neuroscience49$29,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 42 completers-
Mathematics2-
Applied Mathematics40$45,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 61 completers$32,400
Biological and Physical Sciences24$32,400
Human Biology3-
Computational Science34-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 109 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management66-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science43-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 20 completers-
Philosophy19-
Religion/Religious Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 143 completers-
Physical Sciences11-
Chemistry19-
Geology/Earth Science104$29,600
Physics9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 466 completers$31,100
Psychology466$31,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 11 completers-
Public Policy Analysis11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 644 completers$36,500
Social Sciences250$36,500
Anthropology31$18,100
Criminology163-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics55-
International Relations and Affairs1-
Political Science and Government87$29,300
Sociology57$24,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 66 completers-
Interior Design28-
Fine/Studio Arts23-
Music11-
Music Performance4-
Music Theory and Composition0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 411 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist26-
Athletic Training/Trainer15-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse370$68,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 1,316 completers-
Business Administration and Management30$44,400
Operations Management and Supervision200-
Accounting204$47,800
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies32$46,900
Finance244$46,800
Hospitality Administration/Management210$44,000
International Business/Trade/Commerce27$40,400
Management Information Systems114$56,000
Marketing/Marketing Management255$47,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 73 completers-
History73$30,800
Total6,178
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 29 completers-
Animal Sciences1-
Food Science5-
Agronomy and Crop Science2-
Horticultural Science7-
Soil Science and Agronomy3-
Veterinary Infectious Diseases11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 16 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation7-
Environmental Studies0-
Environmental Science9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 24 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning0-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 0 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism (1 completers) 67 completers$51,800
Mass Communication/Media Studies60-
Health Communication7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 43 completers-
Computer Science43-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 90 completers-
Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction5-
Educational Leadership and Administration5$69,600
Adult and Continuing Education Administration0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Educational Evaluation and Research7-
Special Education and Teaching5-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness0-
Elementary Education and Teaching36-
Secondary Education and Teaching30-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Technical Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)2-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (1 completers) 101 completers-
Engineering3-
Agricultural Engineering2-
Chemical Engineering6-
Civil Engineering24-
Computer Engineering1-
Computer Software Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering26-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering2-
Materials Engineering5-
Mechanical Engineering30-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 25 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management25$106,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 5 completers-
Human Nutrition0-
Human Development and Family Studies1-
Apparel and Textiles4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 2 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 33 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Biochemistry0-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7-
Botany/Plant Biology1-
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology3-
Plant Physiology0-
Plant Molecular Biology0-
Microbiology0-
Zoology/Animal Biology0-
Entomology3-
Animal Genetics0-
Exercise Physiology16-
Pharmacology and Toxicology0-
Biotechnology0-
Neuroscience0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 26 completers-
Applied Mathematics10-
Statistics16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 15 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 0 completers-
Philosophy0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 14 completers-
Chemistry6-
Geology/Earth Science3-
Physics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 7 completers-
Psychology7-
Counseling Psychology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 0 completers-
Public Policy Analysis0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 28 completers-
Anthropology8-
Criminology6-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics5-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 19 completers-
Interior Design5-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
Fine/Studio Arts6-
Music8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 50 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist25-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Athletic Training/Trainer13-
Pharmaceutical Sciences0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse12$101,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 521 completers-
Business Administration and Management521$96,500
Accounting0$57,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 4 completers-
History4-
Total1,149
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 29 completers-
Animal Sciences2-
Food Science4-
Agronomy and Crop Science7-
Horticultural Science6-
Soil Science and Agronomy2-
Veterinary Infectious Diseases8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 8 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 1 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 4 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 4 completers-
Computer Science4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 22 completers-
Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration3$122,700
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Community College Education0-
Educational Evaluation and Research2-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education5-
Special Education and Teaching4-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Mathematics Teacher Education4-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 73 completers-
Agricultural Engineering13-
Chemical Engineering9-
Civil Engineering5-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering16-
Engineering Science3-
Materials Engineering10-
Mechanical Engineering17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 6 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 6 completers-
English Language and Literature6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 33 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Biochemistry0-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7-
Botany/Plant Biology4-
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology3-
Plant Molecular Biology11-
Microbiology0-
Zoology/Animal Biology1-
Entomology2-
Animal Genetics0-
Exercise Physiology0-
Pharmacology and Toxicology0-
Neuroscience1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 10 completers-
Applied Mathematics8-
Statistics2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers-
Nutrition Sciences0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 20 completers-
Chemistry11-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics7-
Materials Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 12 completers-
Psychology9-
Counseling Psychology3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 29 completers-
Anthropology3-
Criminology5-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics14-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 60 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Pharmaceutical Sciences8-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse51$103,500
Nursing Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 10 completers-
Business Administration and Management3-
Accounting2-
Finance1-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Management Information Systems1-
Marketing/Marketing Management3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 2 completers-
History2-
Total330
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 136 completers-
Veterinary Medicine136-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 210 completers-
Medicine56-
Pharmacy154-
Total346
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 3 completers-
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism (2 completers) 10 completers-
Mass Communication/Media Studies8-
Health Communication2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 341 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration6-
Adult and Continuing Education Administration0-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision1-
Secondary School Administration/Principalship0-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Educational Evaluation and Research6-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods7-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels321-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 0 completers-
Nuclear Engineering0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 50 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management50-
Nanotechnology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 0 completers-
Human Nutrition0-
Adult Development and Aging0-
Child Development0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 2 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 7 completers-
Molecular Biology3-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1-
Bioinformatics3-
Biotechnology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 1 completers-
Mathematics (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 0 completers-
Environmental Chemistry0-
Optics/Optical Sciences0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 0 completers-
School Psychology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 1 completers-
Homeland Security1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 0 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics0-
International Economics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 69 completers-
Health/Medical Physics0-
Public Health (other)8-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics0-
Nursing Education11-
Nursing Administration50-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 291 completers-
Business Administration and Management24-
Finance121-
Hospitality Administration/Management8-
International Business/Trade/Commerce62-
Marketing/Marketing Management76-
Total775
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 0 completers-
Veterinary Medicine0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 62 completers-
Healthcare Innovation51-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics11-
Total62