Is Eastern Washington University worth it?
Eastern Washington University is a public, four-year institution in Cheney, Washington (small town). It awarded 3,565 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, education and public health.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,918
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,781
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,897
Average net price
$13,886
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
3,565
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,222
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $57,493 | $68,191 | 200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,138 | $65,503 | 174 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,793 | $56,083 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $67,004 | $95,817 | 101 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,594 | $50,125 | 100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $41,914 | $57,915 | 95 |
| Education, General | Master's | $67,369 | $65,234 | 91 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,782 | $50,969 | 88 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $40,228 | $55,621 | 78 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $39,325 | $56,507 | 77 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $62,497 | $85,495 | 75 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $48,728 | $66,710 | 74 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,028 | $55,671 | 73 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $25,379 | $60,556 | 70 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $52,665 | $75,927 | 70 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | 266 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 252 |
| Public Health, General | Master's | 149 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 144 |
| Social Work | Master's | 123 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-bacc certificate | 112 |
| Accounting | Master's | 96 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 91 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 88 |
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Sources: federal figures for Eastern Washington University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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