Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
City University of Seattle$68,856
Seattle Pacific University$69,340
Seattle University$68,242$73,132
University of Puget Sound$67,394
Whitworth University$54,775
Gonzaga University$51,410$54,808
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$38,814$69,340
Seattle University
Seattle
$54,285$68,242
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$59,900$67,394
Whitworth University
Spokane
$50,920$54,775
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$53,500$51,410

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At City University of Seattle, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.