Best Journalism Schools in Washington

Washington has 5 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 146 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington earn $27,938 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $32,304. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in WA

$27,938

WA Avg. Earnings

$32,304

National Avg.

231

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in Washington

Public Schools (4)

$28,118

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$27,397

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Journalism Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$27,397

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,359

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 76.0%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,968

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 85.4%

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$30,650

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,510

Graduates: 74

Acceptance: 91.3%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$33,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,444

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 42.5%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$20,140

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in Washington?

Gonzaga University ranks #1 for Journalism in Washington with median graduate earnings of $27,397 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.

How much do Journalism graduates earn in Washington?

Journalism graduates in Washington earn an average of $27,938 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Journalism program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 77.4%.

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

In Washington, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $27,397 vs $28,118 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 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.