MBA Program

MBA Program at Western Washington University

Public university ยท Bellingham, Washington

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

Western Washington University is a public university with graduate business programs in Bellingham, Washington. Those programs run through the College of Business and Economics. The institution is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 9 of the 10 schools in MBA Lab's Washington directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 958 students, alongside 13,544 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Bellingham in this directory - the other 8 MBA program options in Washington are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Western Washington University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Western Washington University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business and Economics may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionWestern Washington University
Business schoolCollege of Business and Economics
Controlpublic
LocationBellingham, Washington
Campus settingSmall city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment958
Undergraduate enrollment13,544
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Western Washington University

Details below come from Western Washington University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$30,000
  • Length 24 months
  • Credits 64
  • Delivery In person
What that price isWWU runs three MBA tracks with different pricing; the school's own page disclaims its headline $27,000 figure as imprecise. The directly-confirmed Evening MBA track costs $30,000 total (in-state estimate) for 64 credits over 8 quarters/2 years.
On lengthOffered as Daytime, Evening, or Weekend tracks; roughly a two-year program. Total credit hours not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $75,467 Median of 29 graduates working one year after completion -13% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $97,723 Median of 44 graduates working four years after completion +29% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $26,611 Median across 20 borrowers entering repayment About 0.35x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 9 schools in MBA Lab's Washington MBA programs directory that report a figure, Western Washington University ranks 6th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Western Washington University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Western Washington University's context.

Compare with other schools in Washington

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Western Washington University This page Bellingham Yes MBA $75,467
University of Washington Seattle Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $149,800
Washington State University Pullman Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $125,114
City University of Seattle Seattle — MBA, Online MBA $89,182
Eastern Washington University Cheney Yes MBA, Online MBA $62,301
Gonzaga University Spokane Yes MBA, Online MBA $92,105
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma Yes MBA $58,626
Seattle University Seattle Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $104,093
Whitworth University Spokane Yes MBA $66,917

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Western Washington University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at Western Washington University. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at Western Washington University cost?

Western Washington University lists $30,000 for the MBA. WWU runs three MBA tracks with different pricing; the school's own page disclaims its headline $27,000 figure as imprecise. The directly-confirmed Evening MBA track costs $30,000 total (in-state estimate) for 64 credits over 8 quarters/2 years. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Western Washington University, and when does it meet?

The MBA takes about 24 months, requires 64 credits, and is delivered in person. Offered as Daytime, Evening, or Weekend tracks; roughly a two-year program. Total credit hours not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.

What do graduates of Western Washington University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $75,467 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Western Washington University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $97,723. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Western Washington University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $26,611 for business master's graduates at Western Washington University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.35x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Western Washington University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Western Washington University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Western Washington University a public or private institution?

Western Washington University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Bellingham, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

How do I compare Western Washington University with other schools in Washington?

MBA Lab lists 9 schools in its Washington MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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