Washington state's programs feed directly into the world's highest concentration of cloud and software AI talent — particularly in the Seattle–Redmond corridor — making it one of the most direct pipelines from graduate study to high-paying AI roles in the country.
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Washington has 15 listings in our database; use these national comparisons to see how local options stack up on outcomes, cost, and curriculum depth.
Washington Graduate Programs — FAQ
How many graduate programs are there in Washington?
15 programs across 8 institutions — notably University of Washington, Bellevue College and City University of Seattle. 7 are master's degrees. Filter below by field, format, and degree level.
What fields are strongest for graduate study in Washington?
The most-listed concentrations in our Washington data are Machine Learning, AI Engineering / Applied AI and Deep Learning. Individual program pages show full curriculum and elective options.
Can I study online in Washington?
Yes — 9 of 15 Washington programs (60%) offer online or hybrid delivery. Many are based in or near Seattle. Use the Online format filter to narrow the list.
How much do graduate programs in Washington cost?
Average listed tuition is about $51.6K, starting near $10.0K. Online options often sit at the lower end. Confirm current rates on each program's official page — figures exclude fees and living costs.
Which Washington cities have the most programs?
Seattle leads (10), then Bellevue (1) and Redmond (1). City links at the top of this page jump straight to local listings.