Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Washington State University · Pullman, WA

CIP 14.10

$79,874Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$104,354Median earnings 4 years after
$100,264Median earnings 5 years after
$18,546Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Washington State University earn a median of $79,874 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $18,546, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$81,989$14,000
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$81,989$14,000
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$81,989$14,000
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$81,435—
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$81,199—
Seattle University
Seattle
$79,073$20,465
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$77,516$24,000
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$66,443$25,116

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from Washington State University make?

The median salary is $79,874 one year after graduation and $100,264 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,546.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.