Best Government Contracting Schools Near Ellensburg, WA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ellensburg, Washington is home to about 18,913 residents. Median household income is $49,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $162,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Ellensburg

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

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

Government Contracting Wages Near Ellensburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Purchasing Managers $162,730
Management Analysts $109,170
Compliance Officers $88,790
Logisticians $107,250
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,360
Administrative Services Managers $130,630
Cost Estimators $86,070
General and Operations Managers $133,750

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.

Ellensburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,913 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,888 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles in Washington are: Purchasing Managers ($162,730), General and Operations Managers ($133,750), Administrative Services Managers ($130,630). Wages for Ellensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Yakima instead of Ellensburg?

Yakima, WA is 28.2 miles from Ellensburg and has its own set of local government contracting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ellensburg an affordable place to study government contracting?

Ellensburg’s median household income of $49,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg

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Data verified: September 7, 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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