Central Washington University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Central Washington University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Central Washington University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Central Washington University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for CWU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $16,290 | $47,170 | |
| Air Transportation | $23,570 | $42,680 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $18,440 | $79,080 | |
| Anthropology | $23,950 | $23,650 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not Reported | $36,040 | |
| Biology, General | $21,390 | $30,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $16,730 | $45,260 | |
| Chemistry | $20,000 | $39,010 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $18,360 | $33,460 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,110 | $48,430 | |
| Computer Science | $18,330 | $53,780 | |
| Construction Management | $21,280 | $73,040 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $17,640 | $41,910 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,000 | $22,830 | |
| Economics | $18,750 | $39,370 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $24,000 | $22,710 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $20,050 | $28,240 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,570 | $20,140 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $26,000 | $36,850 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $20,600 | $38,290 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,000 | $31,310 | |
| History | $20,830 | $26,740 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $19,000 | $29,140 | |
| Human Services, General | $16,200 | $33,190 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $55,510 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $25,510 | $57,320 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $18,150 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $27,860 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $27,000 | $26,930 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | $20,500 | $34,850 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $22,410 | $36,560 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $21,500 | $31,240 | |
| Political Science and Government | $20,730 | $36,080 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,000 | $31,440 | |
| Public Health | $22,500 | $32,280 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $14,950 | $43,090 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $22,250 | $68,500 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $20,670 | $31,310 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $20,830 | $24,270 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $18,000 | $33,990 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $19,860 | $38,650 | |
| Sociology | $23,590 | $36,320 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $21,500 | $47,260 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,480 | $45,410 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $22,250 | $43,350 |
Salary Score ™ for CWU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $56,780 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $58,000 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,000 | $52,730 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $31,860 | $67,660 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $19,330 | $54,150 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $64,490 |
Most Recent Reviews
This college was very affordable and the teachers were very passionate about what they were teaching. The class sizes are also pretty small compared to other colleges, so you get more one on one time with your professors. It is in a small town so you can walk or ride a bike pretty much anywhere. The weather is a bit extreme, but other than that, it is a very good school to go to.
I really enjoyed my time earning a bachelor's degree in psychology at Central Washington University. I went to Central Washington University for two years, after earning my Associate's of Arts Degree at Centralia College. Central Washington University is a great university to obtain a bachelor's degree of any kind with lower tuition rates than most state universities.