Is Central Washington University worth it?
Central Washington University is a public, four-year institution in Ellensburg, Washington (small town). It awarded 2,551 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and information technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,326
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,444
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,580
Average net price
$18,476
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
2,551
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
7,833
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,791 | $73,036 | 401 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $56,049 | $72,838 | 234 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,964 | $54,530 | 201 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $55,215 | $74,442 | 163 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $44,172 | $60,761 | 157 |
| Music | Master's | $71,579 | $79,115 | 95 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,401 | $56,154 | 85 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $42,332 | $58,680 | 78 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,466 | $63,608 | 65 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $63,326 | $85,817 | 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $26,123 | $40,251 | 60 |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's | $81,666 | $97,651 | 55 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $52,362 | $95,368 | 53 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $23,126 | $45,152 | 49 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $36,644 | $54,318 | 47 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 269 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 246 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 161 |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Education, General | Master's | 52 |
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Sources: federal figures for Central Washington University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page