by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 33 schools in Washington, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $48-$75k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Washington for overall quality. This large public school is located in Seattle, Washington.
Not only is University of Washington - Seattle Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Washington for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,271.
The quality degree programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washington State University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Washington. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,762.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Seattle Central is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington.
Not only is Seattle Central College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,846.
Out of the 33 bachelor’s degree schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Washington University landed the #4 spot on the list. WWU is located in Bellingham, Washington and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Western Washington University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,842.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list means North Seattle College is a great place for students working on their degree. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is North Seattle College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,627.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking, coming in at #6. This small public school is located in Kirkland, Washington.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #6 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,152.
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Bellevue College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking. Located in Bellevue, Washington, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Bellevue College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,168.
With a ranking of #8, Heritage University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Heritage University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Toppenish, Washington.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Heritage University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Washington. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,978.
Columbia Basin College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. CBC is a public institution located in Pasco, Washington.
Not only is Columbia Basin College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,804.
Clark College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking, coming in at #10. Clark College is located in Vancouver, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Clark College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Washington. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,505.
With a ranking of #11, Yakima Valley College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Yakima, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Yakima Valley College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Washington for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,660.
With a ranking of #12, Olympic College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Located in Bremerton, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Olympic College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,706.
With a ranking of #13, Tacoma Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Located in Tacoma, Washington, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Tacoma Community College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,526.
Eastern Washington University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Eastern Washington University is a fairly large public school located in Cheney, Washington.
Not only is Eastern Washington University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,256.
With a ranking of #15, Wenatchee Valley College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Located in Wenatchee, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wenatchee Valley College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Washington. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $8,478.
Central Washington University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking. Ellensburg, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Central Washington University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,824.
University of Puget Sound ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Puget Sound is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Washington. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,783.
Gonzaga University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington.
Not only is Gonzaga University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $22,764.
Pacific Lutheran University landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Pacific Lutheran University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Washington for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,117.
With a ranking of #20, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus has the honor of being ranked #32 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,325.
Spokane Falls Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Spokane Falls Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Washington for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,743.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bothell, Washington.
Not only is University of Washington - Bothell Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,791.
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Whitworth University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington list. Whitworth is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Whitworth University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Washington. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,006.
Northwest University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kirkland, Washington.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwest University is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Washington. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,251.
Saint Martin’s University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Washington ranking. Saint Martin’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lacey, Washington.
Not only is Saint Martin’s University a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in Washington for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $20,954.
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Footnotes
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