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

3D vision for surgical precision

A UW team is creating real-time 3D models to help guide surgeon’s hands during endoscopic procedures.

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Inside AI at the UW

In part one of a three-part series, Allen School Professor Noah Smith, the UW's first vice provost for AI, discusses the vision, purpose and scope of the new AI@UW initiative.

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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.

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