Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 16.7%
- Retention Rate
- 0.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $69,460
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $107,256 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $74,200 | $46,125 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $57,995 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $57,017 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $56,851 | $37,807 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $56,157 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $50,856 | $23,209 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $44,356 | $49,878 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $43,240 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $42,044 |
Outcomes Overview
City University of Seattle graduates face a mixed financial picture after completing their degrees. The median debt of $25,000 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, meaning graduates owe about 36 cents for every dollar they earn annually. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume roughly 4.6% of median income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold. The employment rate reaches 92.6%, suggesting strong job placement despite the university's reputation as a smaller professional-focused institution. However, only 53% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. Graduates typically enter business services and technology sectors in Seattle's robust job market. Overall, this represents an average return on investment with manageable debt levels but concerning repayment struggles.