Education at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

UW-Bothell's education program delivers something increasingly rare: teaching credentials with minimal debt. At $15,729, graduates here borrow just 59% of what the typical education major nationwide carries—and significantly less than most Washington alternatives. With first-year earnings hitting $44,201, the debt burden represents just 4.3 months of salary, making this one of the most financially accessible paths into teaching you'll find.

The earnings performance is solid, matching both the state median and landing at the 75th percentile nationally. Among Washington's 16 education programs, this sits squarely in the middle for earnings, but the debt advantage is substantial. Compare this to University of Puget Sound, where education majors graduate with just $20,039 in debt but earn comparable salaries—though UPS serves a different student population and comes with significantly higher tuition upfront.

For families worried about the notorious debt-to-income trap in education careers, this program offers genuine relief. The combination of a 92% admission rate and manageable borrowing makes it particularly appealing for students committed to teaching who want to start their careers without crushing loan payments. You're getting University of Washington credentials and earning potential while keeping debt at roughly half the national average for this major.