Best Psychology Programs in Washington (2026)
Psychology is one of the most popular bachelor's majors in Washington and nationwide. The schools below are ranked by program strength and graduate outcomes — important because Psychology bachelor's degrees pay best when paired with a graduate degree, and a strong undergraduate program matters for graduate school admission.
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#1
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
Net Price
$32,750/yr
Median Earnings
$89,110
Grad Rate
86%
Psychology Share
8.4%
#2
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
Net Price
$13,663/yr
Median Earnings
$83,105
Grad Rate
85%
Psychology Share
5.1%
#3
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Net Price
$34,324/yr
Median Earnings
$84,728
Grad Rate
73%
Psychology Share
8.0%
#4
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$11,900/yr
Median Earnings
$83,105
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
11.9%
#5
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
Net Price
$29,486/yr
Median Earnings
$70,813
Grad Rate
78%
Psychology Share
8.2%
#6
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell, WA
Net Price
$13,802/yr
Median Earnings
$83,105
Grad Rate
67%
Psychology Share
6.1%
#7
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$32,507/yr
Median Earnings
$71,918
Grad Rate
69%
Psychology Share
6.7%
#8
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Net Price
$13,462/yr
Median Earnings
$72,280
Grad Rate
62%
Psychology Share
8.1%
#9
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
Net Price
$23,009/yr
Median Earnings
$64,055
Grad Rate
69%
Psychology Share
8.2%
#10
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$20,652/yr
Median Earnings
$71,109
Grad Rate
66%
Psychology Share
4.3%
#11
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
Net Price
$25,419/yr
Median Earnings
$71,277
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
9.0%
#12
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Net Price
$19,963/yr
Median Earnings
$64,305
Grad Rate
63%
Psychology Share
7.7%
#13
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
Net Price
$22,071/yr
Median Earnings
$61,237
Grad Rate
69%
Psychology Share
5.0%
#14
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA
Net Price
$10,747/yr
Median Earnings
$58,279
Grad Rate
55%
Psychology Share
16.4%
#15
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA
Net Price
$31,325/yr
Median Earnings
$61,237
Grad Rate
44%
Psychology Share
22.8%
#16
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
Net Price
$27,786/yr
Median Earnings
$67,140
Grad Rate
59%
Psychology Share
5.8%
#17
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Net Price
$21,201/yr
Median Earnings
$65,578
Grad Rate
52%
Psychology Share
10.8%
#18
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA
Net Price
$25,472/yr
Median Earnings
$70,376
Grad Rate
54%
Psychology Share
5.3%
#19
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
Net Price
$13,647/yr
Median Earnings
$62,463
Grad Rate
43%
Psychology Share
10.6%
#20
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
Net Price
$25,154/yr
Median Earnings
$48,982
Grad Rate
39%
Psychology Share
5.0%
#21
Great Northern University
Spokane, WA
Net Price
$26,158/yr
Median Earnings
—
Grad Rate
—
Psychology Share
60.0%
#22
Faith International University
Tacoma, WA
Net Price
$22,817/yr
Median Earnings
$57,111
Grad Rate
—
Psychology Share
10.4%
#23
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Net Price
—
Median Earnings
$66,765
Grad Rate
—
Psychology Share
2.8%
Why a Psychology degree?
Psychology pairs well with healthcare, HR, education, and law. Strong undergraduate programs feed competitive graduate school placements that drive long-term earnings.
Common career paths: Clinical Psychologist (with grad school) · School Counselor · HR Specialist · Market Researcher · Social Worker
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$70,000
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