Best Engineering Management Schools Near Walla Walla, WA

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Walla Walla, Washington has 1 accredited school offering engineering management programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the top-earning engineering management-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $157,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Management Schools to Walla Walla

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering management programs near Walla Walla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Walla Walla city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Walla Walla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Washington State University

Pullman, WA 72.4 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,905
Avg net price $14,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 119.0 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,892
Avg net price $35,119/yr
Tuition
In‑state$55,480
Out‑of‑state$55,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 223.2 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington engineering management page.

Engineering Management Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architectural and Engineering Managers $157,030 Walla Walla, WA $159,421
Industrial Engineers $129,050 WA statewide $131,015
Project Management Specialists $100,910 Walla Walla, WA $102,447
Industrial Production Managers $128,750 Walla Walla, WA $130,711
General and Operations Managers $106,690 Walla Walla, WA $108,315
Engineers, All Other $134,570 WA statewide $136,619
Management Analysts $115,210 Walla Walla, WA $116,964
Computer and Information Systems Managers $152,090 Walla Walla, WA $154,406

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Walla Walla at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,766 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering management schools are near Walla Walla, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering engineering management programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Washington State University in Pullman, WA (72.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (72.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering management roles near Walla Walla?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering management-related roles near Walla Walla are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($157,030), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($152,090), Engineers, All Other ($134,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pasco instead of Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla and has its own set of local engineering management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Walla Walla an affordable place to study engineering management?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Walla Walla

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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