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Washington State University · Pullman, Washington · Public
“The Palouse's online-first pragmatist.”
Reviewed by David Krug · July 2026
Data anchored to the 2026 U.S. News table, Poets&Quants reporting, and school-published class profiles
61.5
GoodBP Score
$45,000Tuition, total
Avg. GMAT
Acceptance rate
79%Placed at 3 months
$85,000Median base salary
Our review
Carson reaches most of its students online — a top-tier distance program by enrollment and longevity — while the residential cohort serves inland-Northwest agribusiness and the university’s storied hospitality school pipeline. Modest costs, modest claims, dependable delivery.
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