Best Engineering Schools Near Walla Walla, WA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Walla Walla, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $6,555 to $18,261 per year for indexed 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 Washington, the top-earning engineering-related role is Aerospace Engineer at a median $158,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Walla Walla

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering 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

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 2.9 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 39.7 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,680
Avg net price $8,317/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,555
Out‑of‑state$8,668
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  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

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

#4

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 90.3 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,814
Avg net price $12,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 104.6 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 110.5 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,499
Avg net price $11,843/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA 118.6 miles from Walla Walla
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,955
Avg net price $7,409/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

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

Engineering 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)
Civil Engineer $123,030 Walla Walla, WA $124,904
Electrical Engineer $121,120 Walla Walla, WA $122,964
Mechanical Engineer $108,510 Walla Walla, WA $110,162
Chemical Engineer $128,290 WA statewide $130,244
Aerospace Engineer $158,370 WA statewide $160,782
Biomedical Engineer N/A WA statewide –
Environmental Engineer $125,460 WA statewide $127,371
Architectural and Engineering Manager $157,030 Walla Walla, WA $159,421

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
Engineering-related employment in Walla Walla County 44 workers, 20 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Big Bend Community College (90.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Walla Walla are: Aerospace Engineer ($158,370), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($157,030), Chemical Engineer ($128,290). 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 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?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Walla Walla:

Data verified: September 6, 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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