Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Washington-Bothell Campus

UW Bothell's Management Sciences program delivers earnings that sit right at the national median but lag behind several Washington competitors. While the school doesn't report debt figures for this specific program, comparable bachelor's programs nationwide suggest around $22,800 in borrowing—a manageable level given first-year earnings of $62,069. The 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio falls well within comfortable repayment territory.

The concern is what happens relative to other options in Washington. Central Washington University's graduates in this field earn $81,377 in their first year—nearly $20,000 more than what UW Bothell students achieve. Even the flagship Seattle campus matches UW Bothell's outcomes despite presumably stronger competition for jobs. The 35% earnings growth to $84,010 by year four is solid, but you're still playing catch-up to peers who started ahead.

For a student who needs the accessibility of UW Bothell's 92% admission rate and can't access the Seattle campus, this program offers a reasonable return. But families should ask whether a less selective regional university (like Central Washington) might actually deliver stronger career outcomes in this field. The UW name carries weight, yet the Bothell campus doesn't appear to translate that brand into the earnings advantage you'd expect.