Spokane, WA (population: 204,424) has nine higher education schools within its city limits. Whitworth University, the highest ranked school in the city, has a total student population of 2,781. It is the 189th highest ranked school in the USA and the 7th highest in the state of Washington (#1 is University of Washington-Seattle Campus). Spokane lies in Spokane county, which is one of the 24 counties in Washington. The Spokane, WA area has 203,890 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1.2% unemployment rate, $19.72/hr average worker wage, and a $41,010 average annual salary.
Of the 9 schools in Spokane, none have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Gonzaga University comes out as the most expensive ($26,287/yr), with Spokane Falls Community College as the lowest recorded at only $7,026/yr.
Popular Bars in Spokane:| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Spokane |
| Spokane Valley | WA | 88,534 | 3 | 20.275 | 37 | 7.9 miles |
| Pullman | WA | - | 1 | 72.817 | 160 | 65.8 miles |
| Moscow | ID | - | 3 | 42.503 | 157 | 67.7 miles |