by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with quality control tech programs.
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CWU is in the top 10% of the country for quality control tech. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 32 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Quality Control Technology Schools | 3 |
| Best Quality Control Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in quality control technology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of quality control tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $77,500. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $66,418 for all quality control tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, quality control tech students borrow a median amount of $38,393 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,101 for all quality control tech majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of quality control tech bachelor's degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in quality control tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the CWU quality control tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in quality control tech from CWU in 2022, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in quality control tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the quality control tech majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 19 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 9 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.