Western Washington University - Graduate Degrees and Programs
Western Washington University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Bellingham, WA. It offers 31 graduate programs - 29 Master's, and 2 Post-master's. The average tuition & fees for graduate programs are $12,192 for Washington residents and $24,105 for others in the academic year 2020-2021. A total of 951 students is enrolled in graduate degree programs out of total 16,121 students at Western Washington University. Western Washington University offers online graduate programs and 25 out of 951 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively. The Master's Business Administration and Management program has the highest salary ($60,100) after graduation and the Master's Communication Sciences and Disorders program is reported as the second highest-earning program with a $56,000 average salary.
Graduate Programs Overview
Western Washington University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Bellingham, Washington. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For academic year 2020-2021 the graduate school tuition & fees are $12,192 for Washington residents and $24,105 for other students in average.
It offers thirty-one graduate programs: 29 Master's, 2 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning.
It offers thirty-one graduate programs: 29 Master's, 2 Post-Master's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning.
| School Name | Western Washington University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Address | 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA |
| Graduate School Students | 951 students 25 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2020-2021) | In-State$12,192 Out-of-State$24,105 |
| Student to Faculty | 18:1 (5.56%) |
| Number of Offered Graduate Programs | Total 31 Graduate Programs 29 Master's, 2 Doctorate, 2 Post graduate certificates |
2021 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2020-2021 graduate tuition & fees at Western Washington University with tuition changes over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Washington residents, the tuition & fees are $12,192 and $24,105 for non-Washington residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $360 for Washington residents and $785 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,061 | $22,974 |
| Fees | $1,131 | $1,131 |
| Cost per Credit | $360 | $785 |
| Books & Supplies | $996 | |
| Room & Board | $12,518 (On-Campus) / $12,518 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $3,783 (On-Campus) / $3,783 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $29,489 | $41,402 |
| Off-Campus Total | $29,489 | $41,402 |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $10,503 | $10,964 | $11,438 | $11,934 | $12,192 |
| Out-of-State | $20,787 | $21,608 | $22,562 | $23,559 | $24,105 |
Graduate Programs By Area of Study
Western Washington University offers Masters, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 31 major areas - 28 Master's (1 online programs), 1 Post-Master'. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 309 | - | - | 4 |
| Men | 115 | - | - | 2 |
| Women | 194 | - | - | 2 |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree).
You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Graduate Student Population
Total 16,121 students enrolled in Western Washington University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status. In graduate schools, 951 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees.
By gender, it has 367 male and 584 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 726 full-time and 225 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers online degree programs and 25 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 33 students are taking some online graduate courses.
| Total | 951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men Students | 367 | |
| Women Students | 584 |
| Total | 951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 726 | |
| Part-time Students | 225 |
By race/ethnicity 748 White, 8 Black, and 26 Asian students are attending at Western Washington University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
| Total | 951 | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 3 | |
| Asian | 26 | |
| Black | 8 | |
| Hispanic | 67 | |
| Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander | 1 | |
| White | 748 | |
| Two or more races | 52 | |
| Un-Known | 28 |
29 students are younger than 22 and 148 students are older than 65. The school has 543 students aged between 22 and 30 and 231 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 951 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 29 | |
| 22-24 | 252 | |
| 25-29 | 291 | |
| 30-34 | 143 | |
| 35-39 | 88 | |
| 40 & Over | 148 |
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At Western Washington University, 25 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 33 students are enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 951 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 25 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 33 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 893 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Resident | 11 | |
| Other State In U.S. | - | |
| Outside of U.S. | 14 |
