Is University of Puget Sound worth it?
University of Puget Sound is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Tacoma, Washington (midsize city). It awarded 529 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,762
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,684
Median earnings 10 years after
$69,594
Average net price
$38,394
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
529
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,594
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,106 | $77,585 | 115 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $75,067 | $85,925 | 97 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $25,035 | $56,052 | 91 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $31,290 | $52,278 | 91 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $48,153 | $81,082 | 74 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $37,610 | $75,462 | 68 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $25,596 | $61,919 | 65 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $76,617 | $79,192 | 62 |
| Education, General | Master's | $69,693 | $77,402 | 53 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $29,477 | $61,904 | 47 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,191 | $52,645 | 46 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's | $19,495 | $48,940 | 43 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $23,437 | $46,112 | 36 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $28,469 | $43,032 | 34 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $66,055 | $98,696 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 37 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Education, General | Master's | 22 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Puget Sound. 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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