Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.3%
- Retention Rate
- 84.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $75,272
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,883
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $211/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $91,744 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $86,867 | $24,702 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $86,424 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $83,768 | $21,530 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,473 | $20,465 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $69,505 | $23,593 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $67,101 | $63,958 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $64,493 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $63,749 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $63,546 | $50,683 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $22,750 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $61,888 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $60,452 | $144,542 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,045 | $22,072 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $23,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Seattle University graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $19,883, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.27 compared to their $75,272 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $211 represent only 3.4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to Seattle's tech and healthcare sectors help explain the 94.9% employment rate and robust earnings growth from $53,941 after one year to $79,122 after five years. Graduates frequently land roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Seattle's major hospital systems, leveraging the Jesuit emphasis on ethical leadership and social responsibility. This combination of manageable debt and strong earning potential creates a strong return on investment.