Best History Schools in Washington

Washington has 11 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 346 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington earn $27,742 on average within two years — 8% below the national average of $30,243. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in WA

$27,742

WA Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Washington

Public Schools (6)

$28,799

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$26,685

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Washington produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,876

Graduates: 81

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · Public

$28,816

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,876

Graduates: 81

Acceptance: 83.0%

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Private

$21,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,461

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 76.3%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$33,459

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,136

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 85.4%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$27,476

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.8%

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$25,426

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,557

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 91.3%

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,271

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 90.2%

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,516

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 80.5%

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,800

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 76.0%

#11

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 76.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #1 for History in Washington with median graduate earnings of $28,816 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Washington?

History graduates in Washington earn an average of $27,742 within two years of graduation. This is 8% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective History program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 80.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Washington?

In Washington, private History programs produce average earnings of $26,685 vs $28,799 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Computer Science $72,683 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.