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Central Washington University
Central Washington University is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Ellensburg, WA. The 2019 average net price at Central Washington University is $14,647. Acceptance rate is 77.83%. The school has a total enrollment of 12,342.
Mission Statement
Quick Facts
Top Ranked
| Location: | Ellensburg, WA |
| Student Body: | 12,342 |
| Education Type: | 4 Years+ |
| Funding: | Public |
| Campus Type: | Rural |
| Web Site: | www.cwu.edu |
| Acceptance Rate: | 77.83% |
Admission Details
Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
- Acceptance Rate: 77.83%
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2021
- International Students: < 1%
- Application Fee: $50
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
| In State Tuition: | $6,170 |
| Out of State/International Tuition: | $21,151 |
| In State Grad Tuition: | $9,214 |
| Out of State Grad Tuition: | $21,583 |
| Room and Board: | $11,115 |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,002 |
| Other Fees: | $1,902 |
| Net Price In-District/State: | $14,647 |
| Net Price Out-of-State: | n/a |
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
- Most Recent Incoming Class: 2,071
- Men / Women Ratio: 1,020 / 1,051
- Median SAT Verbal Range: 480 - 570
- Median SAT Math Range: 480 - 590
- Median ACT Range: 17 - 24
International Student DataInformation for International Students
- Minimum TOEFL Score: 71
- Minimum IETLS Score: 6
- % of International Students: < 1%
- International Testing: Not Considered
- Total International Students: 18
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
- High School Transcript: Required
- Recommendations: Recommended
- Admissions Tests Scores: Required
- Portfolio: Recommended
Top 5 Popular Programs
- Business, Management, Marketing: 23%
- Education: 20%
- Social Sciences: 8%
- Psychology: 7%
- Computer Science: 6%
Academic Programs
Central Washington University offers 346 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsCentral Washington University offers 192 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biochemistry Degree
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- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Degree
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- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
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- Biomedical Sciences, General Degree
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- Cell, Cellular and Molecular Biology Degree
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- Ecology Degree
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- Environmental Biology Degree
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- Exercise Physiology Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
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- Actuarial Science Degree
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- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
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- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Degree
- Online
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- Business, Managerial Economics Degree
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- Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry Degree
- Online
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- Construction Management Degree
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- Fashion Merchandising Degree
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- Finance, General Degree
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- Financial Planning and Services Degree
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- Hospitality Administration, Management, General Degree
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- Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration, General Degree
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- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Degree
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- Management Information Systems, General Degree
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- Marketing, Marketing Management, General Degree
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- Meeting and Event Planning Degree
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- Office Management and Supervision Degree
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- Organizational Leadership Degree
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- Restaurant, Food Services Management Degree
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- Retailing and Retail Operations Degree
- Online
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- Special Products Marketing Operations Degree
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- Tourism and Travel Services Management Degree
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Communication
- Broadcast Journalism Degree
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- Communication, General Degree
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- Digital Communication and Media, Multimedia Degree
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- Journalism Degree
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- Mass Communication, Media Studies Degree
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- Public Relations, Image Management Degree
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- Radio and Television Degree
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- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer Science Degree
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- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
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- Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
- Online
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- Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration Degree
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- Information Technology Degree
- Online
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- Information Technology Project Management Degree
- Online
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- System, Networking, and Lan, Wan Management, Manager Degree
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- Web Page, Digital, Multimedia and Information Resources Design Degree
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- Web, Multimedia Management and Webmaster Degree
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Education
- Art Teacher Education Degree
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- Biology Teacher Education Degree
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- Business Teacher Education Degree
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- Chemistry Teacher Education Degree
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- Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree
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- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Degree
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- Earth Science Teacher Education Degree
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- Education, General Degree
- Online
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- Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
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- English, Language Arts Teacher Education Degree
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- Family and Consumer Sciences, Home Economics Teacher Education Degree
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- Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree
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- French Language Teacher Education Degree
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- Health Teacher Education Degree
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- History Teacher Education Degree
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- Mathematics Teacher Education Degree
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- Music Teacher Education Degree
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
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- Sales and Marketing Operations, Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education Degree
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- Science Teacher Education, General Science Teacher Education Degree
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- Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
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- Social Science Teacher Education Degree
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- Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree
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- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Online
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- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Degree
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Engineering
- Engineering Physics, Applied Physics Degree
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- Mechanical Engineering Degree
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Engineering Technology
- Computer Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Construction Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Energy Management and Systems Technology, Technician Degree
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- Industrial Safety Technology, Technician Degree
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- Industrial Technology, Technician Degree
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- Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Technician Degree
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- Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Technician Degree
- Online
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- Quality Control Technology, Technician Degree
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English Literature
- Creative Writing Degree
- Online
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- English Language and Literature, General Degree
- Online
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- Writing, General Degree
- Online
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Ethnic, Gender Studies
- Asian Studies, Civilization Degree
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- Pacific Area, Pacific Rim Studies Degree
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- Women's Studies Degree
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Foreign Language, Literature
- Chinese Language and Literature Degree
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- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Degree
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- French Language and Literature Degree
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- German Language and Literature Degree
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- Japanese Language and Literature Degree
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- Russian Language and Literature Degree
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- Spanish Language and Literature Degree
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Health Professions
- Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree
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- Dietetics, Dietitian Degree
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- Emergency Medical Technology, Technician (Emt Paramedic) Degree
- Online
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- Health, Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Degree
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- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Degree
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- Pre-Dentistry Studies Degree
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- Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree
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- Pre-Nursing Studies Degree
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- Pre-Pharmacy Studies Degree
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- Pre-Veterinary Studies Degree
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- Public Health Education and Promotion Degree
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- Public Health, General Degree
- Online
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- Public Health, Other Degree
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History
- History, General Degree
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Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management Degree
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- Child Development Degree
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- Family Systems Degree
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- Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences, General Degree
- Online
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- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
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- Foodservice Systems Administration, Management Degree
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- Human Nutrition Degree
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Interdisciplinary Studies
- Behavioral Sciences Degree
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- Gerontology Degree
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- Multi-, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree
- Online
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- Museology, Museum Studies Degree
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- Natural Sciences Degree
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- Nutrition Sciences Degree
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Legal Studies
- Legal Studies, General Degree
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- Pre-Law Studies Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies Degree
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- Humanities, Humanistic Studies Degree
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Mathematics and Statistics
- Applied Mathematics, General Degree
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- Mathematics, General Degree
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Natural Resources, Conservation
- Environmental Science Degree
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- Environmental Studies Degree
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Parks, Leisure Studues
- Health and Physical Education, Fitness, General Degree
- Online
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- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
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- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Degree
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- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Degree
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- Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree
- Online
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Personal/Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other Degree
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Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
- Philosophy Degree
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- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Degree
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- Religion, Religious Studies Degree
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
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- Environmental Chemistry Degree
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- Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree
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- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
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- Physics, General Degree
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Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Police Science Degree
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- Criminal Justice, Safety Studies Degree
- Online
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Psychology
- Psychology, General Degree
- Online
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Public Admin, Social Services
- Human Services, General Degree
- Online
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- Public Policy Analysis, General Degree
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Social Sciences
- Anthropology Degree
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- Anthropology, Other Degree
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- Economics, General Degree
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- Economics, Other Degree
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- Geographic Information Science and Cartography Degree
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- Geography Degree
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- Geography, Other Degree
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- Political Science and Government, General Degree
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- Social Sciences, General Degree
- Online
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- Sociology Degree
- Online
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Transportation, Materials Moving
- Aeronautics, Aviation, Aerospace Science and Technology, General Degree
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- Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Degree
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- Aviation, Airway Management and Operations Degree
- Online
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Acting Degree
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- Art, Art Studies, General Degree
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- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Degree
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- Cinematography and Film, Video Production Degree
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- Dance, General Degree
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- Directing and Theatrical Production Degree
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- Drama and Dramatics, Theatre Arts, General Degree
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- Drawing Degree
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- Film, Cinema, Video Studies Degree
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- Fine, Studio Arts, General Degree
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- Graphic Design Degree
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- Jazz, Jazz Studies Degree
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- Keyboard Instruments Degree
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- Metal and Jewelry Arts Degree
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- Music Management Degree
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- Music Performance, General Degree
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- Music Theory and Composition Degree
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- Music, General Degree
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- Musical Theatre Degree
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- Painting Degree
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- Percussion Instruments Degree
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- Photography Degree
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- Playwriting and Screenwriting Degree
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- Sculpture Degree
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- Stringed Instruments Degree
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- Technical Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology Degree
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- Visual and Performing Arts, General Degree
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- Voice and Opera Degree
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Master's Degree ProgramsCentral Washington University offers 66 Master's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biology, Biological Sciences, General Degree
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- Biomedical Sciences, General Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
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- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Degree
- Online
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Computer Science
- Computer Science Degree
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- Computer and Information Sciences, General Degree
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- Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Information Technology Degree
- Online
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Education
- Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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- Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree
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- Education, General Degree
- Online
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- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
- Online
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- Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
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- English, Language Arts Teacher Education Degree
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- Family and Consumer Sciences, Home Economics Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
- Online
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- Mathematics Teacher Education Degree
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- Music Teacher Education Degree
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
- Campus
- Reading Teacher Education Degree
- Online
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- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Online
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- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Degree
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- Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
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- Technical Teacher Education Degree
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Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology, General Degree
- Campus
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Technician Degree
- Online
- Campus
English Literature
- Creative Writing Degree
- Online
- Campus
- English Language and Literature, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- General Literature Degree
- Campus
Health Professions
- Public Health, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
History
- History, General Degree
- Campus
Human Sciences
- Family Systems Degree
- Campus
- Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Degree
- Campus
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Behavioral Sciences Degree
- Campus
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis Degree
- Campus
- Multi-, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Nutrition Sciences Degree
- Campus
Natural Resources, Conservation
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other Degree
- Campus
- Natural Resources Management and Policy Degree
- Campus
- Natural Resources and Conservation, Other Degree
- Campus
Parks, Leisure Studues
- Health and Physical Education, Fitness, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree
- Campus
- Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree
- Online
- Campus
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General Degree
- Campus
- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
- Campus
Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Safety Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis Degree
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- Counseling Psychology Degree
- Campus
- Experimental Psychology Degree
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- School Psychology Degree
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Public Admin, Social Services
- Public Administration Degree
- Campus
Social Sciences
- Anthropology, Other Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Art, Art Studies, General Degree
- Campus
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Degree
- Campus
- Conducting Degree
- Campus
- Drama and Dramatics, Theatre Arts, General Degree
- Campus
- Fine, Studio Arts, General Degree
- Campus
- Metal and Jewelry Arts Degree
- Campus
- Music Pedagogy Degree
- Campus
- Music Performance, General Degree
- Campus
- Music Theory and Composition Degree
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- Music, General Degree
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- Painting Degree
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- Photography Degree
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- Sculpture Degree
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Certificate ProgramsCentral Washington University offers 39 Certificate Programs
Business, Management, Marketing
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Business, Commerce, General Degree
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- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Degree
- Campus
- Special Products Marketing Operations Degree
- Campus
Computer Science
- Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration Degree
- Campus
- Information Technology Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Web Page, Digital, Multimedia and Information Resources Design Degree
- Campus
Education
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education Degree
- Campus
- Biology Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Chemistry Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Degree
- Campus
- Education, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
- Campus
- Elementary and Middle School Administration, Principalship Degree
- Campus
- English, Language Arts Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Family and Consumer Sciences, Home Economics Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- History Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Mathematics Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Music Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
- Campus
- Reading Teacher Education Degree
- Online
- Campus
- School Librarian, School Library Media Specialist Degree
- Campus
- Science Teacher Education, General Science Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Secondary School Administration, Principalship Degree
- Campus
- Social Science Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Social Studies Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
- Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
- Campus
- Technical Teacher Education Degree
- Campus
English Literature
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Degree
- Campus
Health Professions
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine Degree
- Online
- Campus
Human Sciences
- Consumer Merchandising, Retailing Management Degree
- Campus
Physical Sciences
- Geology, Earth Science, General Degree
- Campus
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology Degree
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- School Psychology Degree
- Campus
Social Sciences
- Anthropology Degree
- Campus
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography Degree
- Campus
Demographics & Outcomes
Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
- Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 52%
- Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 55%
- 1st Year Retention: 73%
- Post Graduation Salary: $44,500
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
- Total Students: 12,342
- White, non-Hispanic Students: 54%
- Hispanic Students: 16%
- Unknown: 11%
- Two or more races: 7%
- Black Students: 4%
- Asian Students: 4%
- Non-resident, alien: 3%
- American Indian, Alaska Native Students: 1%
- Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: 1%