Is Seattle Pacific University worth it?
Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Seattle, Washington (large city). It awarded 1,117 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in teacher education and professional development, registered nursing and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,979
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,115
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,506
Average net price
$24,488
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
1,117
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $56,283 | $84,493 | 83 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,671 | $93,334 | 81 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $40,264 | $58,749 | 62 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $32,260 | $62,411 | 57 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $39,248 | $68,547 | 42 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $41,502 | $66,787 | 37 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $44,629 | $68,165 | 37 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $82,557 | $133,039 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $59,268 | $75,781 | 30 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $67,399 | $99,202 | 29 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $26,478 | N/A | 28 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $69,340 | $83,306 | 27 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $71,770 | $106,291 | 26 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $25,958 | $46,974 | 26 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $30,737 | $52,378 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 113 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 53 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 44 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 28 |
| Physiology, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
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Sources: federal figures for Seattle Pacific 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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