Data derived from the HEGIS survey, "Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred," are presented in this 1975-76 inventory for the state of Washington. Total degrees conferred by institutions totaled 32,138 in 1975-76, an increase of 18.9 percent in the last 6 years, and an increase of 4.9 percent over the previous year. Associate degrees conferred by community colleges increased 63.7 percent over the 1970-72 level in all fields of study except data processing technologies. The number of bachelor's degrees conferred declined slightly since 1970-71, but master's degrees increased 1l.5 percent. Doctoral degrees declined 10.8 percent from the 1970-71 level; first professional degrees increased in all fields of study since then. In addition to the information on degrees conferred by level of degree, area of study and sex, this report contains the first available data on degrees awarded by ethnic/minority categories of recipients. Appended are lists by institution of all 1975-76 associate degrees conferred in technical or occupational curricula, baccalaureate and graduate degrees, and all degree programs offered at public and private four-year colleges and universities. (Author/LBH)