UW is a great school, and there are a bunch of tech companies (Microsoft, Boeing, Google, Meta, Amazon…) that hire UW grads and show up in job fairs etc. I’d check that out, and UW is in Seattle as an added bonus

I mean, UW is a fantastic school for computer engineering, so it's certainly not a terrible idea. That said, state schools with out of state tuition can be very pricey. With an undergrad in computer engineering you have a solid shot at finding a good job here even without a masters, so if I were you I'd try to do that, put money in savings, and then if you still want to get your masters try to do it at UW in a couple years after you've got some savings to live on and you qualify for in-state tuition.

... or get a job where employer will help pay for the masters.

That too!

It's a good idea. University of Washington is a great school, and you have a ton of top tech employers in the area. Cost of living is high but not as bad as Silicon Valley.

But honestly I'd say keep your options open. Find the programs and professors that interest you first, and see where you get the best match. You'll only be in the program for a few years, so you're not making a lifetime commitment to a region.

Considered any schools internationally?

Berkeley is a little better. And close to Silicon Valley

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I have actually. I am studying abroad in Austria next semester, so I was thinking about possibly getting my master's at that school or another European school. But I want to see what the Austrian University is like first.

Or get a research or teaching assistantship.

.......and way more expensive and not worth the price hike. Also, I'm not sure if you are aware but the job market in Silicon Valley sucks right now.

That's probably way less financially rewarding, but it could help!

The upside of assistantships is you are on campus, you get to be more immersed in your program and most likely get your degree in less time.