Central Washington University
Central Washington University offers career training programs with a focus on practical skills for various in-demand occupations. Many programs are offered online and prepare students for industry-recognized certifications, sometimes including exam vouchers and tools. The university also emphasizes hands-on learning through state-of-the-art labs in fields like health sciences and aviation, and connects students with employers through work-study, career fairs, and internships.
Programs Analyzed
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Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Central Washington University
1 trade program at Central Washington University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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78 | $50,340/yr | $19,972 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Washington
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Washington, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Washington
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Washington. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Ellensburg
Other cities in Washington with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Ellensburg.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at Central Washington University using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.