University of Washington College of Engineering

Our economic impact

UW Engineering sustains thousands of jobs, injects hundreds of millions of dollars into the state economy, and helps translate new ideas into real-world solutions.

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Thank you, donors

Not even a year old, the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building — made possible through donor and state support — is already shaping students’ experiences.

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Why UW Engineering?

Our students benefit from an exemplary interdisciplinary education at one of the world’s leading research universities and medical centers, with hands-on opportunities to apply their knowledge.

49%

Freshman admission rate

For Washington state residents

Admissions by-the-numbers

75%*

Of undergraduate students participated in an internship

*Data from 2024

Career outcomes

$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School

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News and events

Human-centered automation

In Human Centered Design & Engineering Associate Professor Nadya Peek's lab, researchers are designing open automation systems that scientists can customize to fit their research.

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UW Engineering’s state economic impact

The UW College of Engineering drives $605 million to help support Washington’s economy.

Behind the wheel

Drivers struggle to multitask when using dashboard touch screens, according to a study by the UW and Toyota Research Institute.

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Microfluidics for the masses

In his new book, “How the World Flows,” Albert Folch explores the miniature liquid networks that power natural phenomena, essential inventions and advanced biomedical devices.

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