MBA Programs in Washington

A business mecca, Washington is home to eight Fortune 500 companies. Five are highly recognizable: Costco, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks and Nordstrom. Graduates of MBA programs in Washington should also look at business management opportunities at the state's top three employers--Microsoft, Sea-Tac Airport and Providence Health & Services, which employ over 75,000 employees, according to U.S. Department of Labor data.

Seattle was named #13 for business and careers by Forbes.com in 2011 and #5 for biotechnology industry concentration, according to the Office of Economic Development. The Greater Spokane website advertises the city as a center for new technologies in education, health and biosciences research as well as new developments in existing industry sectors.

MBA Career Options in Washington: Clean Energy and Life Sciences

With active industry sectors in aerospace, clean technology, manufacturing, life sciences and forest products, the state is also the 5th largest exporter in the U.S., according to the Washington State Department of Commerce. Clean Edge, a clean-tech marketing organization, named Washington 6th on its list of clean energy leadership states. Management opportunities for graduates of business schools in Washington should be available as the state focuses on high-profile, high growth industry sectors, such as clean energy and life sciences.

Additional Information for Washington MBA School Prospects
Bureau of Labor Statistics Data for Washington
Census Information for Washington State
Seattle Business News - Pugent Sound Business Journal