Is Seattle University worth it?
Seattle University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Seattle, Washington (large city). It awarded 2,226 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, computer science and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,941
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,426
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,272
Average net price
$34,662
Completion rate
76%
Completions (2024)
2,226
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
4,062
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $74,248 | $105,471 | 277 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,021 | $90,918 | 215 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $104,093 | $132,795 | 150 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $72,295 | $79,881 | 97 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $37,452 | $57,993 | 83 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $120,076 | $129,955 | 70 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,714 | $72,518 | 65 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $68,242 | $79,675 | 60 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,823 | $99,791 | 60 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $68,749 | $94,446 | 52 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,598 | $72,360 | 51 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $60,593 | $76,832 | 50 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $85,285 | $128,314 | 48 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $33,821 | $61,021 | 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,316 | $57,599 | 36 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 253 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 205 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 169 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 97 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 91 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Management Science | Master's | 59 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | 56 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Computer Science | Post-bacc certificate | 48 |
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Sources: federal figures for Seattle University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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