Best Government Contracting Schools Near Walla Walla, WA

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

Walla Walla, Washington is home to about 33,766 residents. 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 government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $162,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Walla Walla

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting 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.

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

Government Contracting 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)
Purchasing Managers $162,730 WA statewide $165,208
Management Analysts $115,210 Walla Walla, WA $116,964
Compliance Officers $73,430 Walla Walla, WA $74,548
Logisticians $100,420 Walla Walla, WA $101,949
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,170 Walla Walla, WA $92,558
Administrative Services Managers $130,630 WA statewide $132,619
Cost Estimators $74,050 Walla Walla, WA $75,178
General and Operations Managers $106,690 Walla Walla, WA $108,315

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

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles near Walla Walla?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles near Walla Walla are: Purchasing Managers ($162,730), Administrative Services Managers ($130,630), Management Analysts ($115,210). 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 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study government contracting?

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 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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