City Rankings
Best Colleges in Bellingham, Washington
Top colleges in Bellingham ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $47,964
Top Colleges in Bellingham
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Washington University #413 national | $62,569 |
| 2 | Bellingham Technical College #852 national | $49,748 |
| 3 | Whatcom Community College #1640 national | $44,092 |
| 4 | Northwest Indian College #2538 national | $35,447 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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