Washington state needs 70 percent of adults to have a post-high school credential or degree in order to maintain the state’s economic growth.
Many people are hungry for four-year degrees that could help them make the next move in their careers, but first they must figure out how to get to a college campus despite soul-crushing traffic congestion and the need to stay close to home due to family or work.
In a growing, competitive job market, college degrees are more than a line on a résumé; they are a minimum requirement for a good job.
“There are about 700,000 adults in Washington who have earned some college credit, but haven’t completed a degree,” says Sabah Randhawa, president of Western Washington University. “We need to be closing that loop and providing resources and opportunities for those 700,000 people to invest in their futures, and really, all of our futures as citizens of the state of Washington.”
Western Washington University offers a variety of degree options at various locations throughout the state, in addition to opportunities to impact communities. To learn more about available programs in your area, go to wwu.edu/locations.
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