Washington state's higher educational institutions continually score in the top percentile of U.S. educational statistics. Washington is home to six public four-year colleges and universities, 34 public community and technical colleges, and more than 300 private colleges, universities, career and vocational schools.
Our exemplary universities and colleges produce the highly educated, innovative and productive workforce that keeps Washington's labor force at the top of the U.S. productivity standards. Washington's educational system does this while providing tuition and required fees below the national average. In addition to training tomorrow's workers, research conducted at the state's two research universities offer opportunities for technology transfer to the private sector.
Our educational systems add value to Washington businesses by providing trained and qualified personnel and partnering on innovative research and development. The Tech Transfer program at the University of Washington and the Research Foundation at Washington State University provide leading examples of the innovative technologies spun out of research and development.
