Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,913
72nd percentile
25th percentile in Washington

Earnings Distribution

How Gonzaga University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (16 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane$53,500$61,913โ€”โ€”โ€”
Whitworth UniversitySpokane$50,920$80,115โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle$12,643$76,750$73,924โ€”โ€”
University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma$12,817$76,750$73,924โ€”โ€”
University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell$12,559$76,750$73,924โ€”โ€”
University of Puget SoundTacoma$59,900$69,693$70,693โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$56,157โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

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 Gonzaga University, 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.