Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,938
95th percentile (80th in WA)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Seattle Pacific University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Seattle Pacific University graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all fine and studio arts bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Seattle Pacific University$35,938
University of Puget Sound$28,469$26,3450.93
Central Washington University$26,123$33,899$25,0000.96
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$25,947$37,898$13,6670.53
University of Washington-Bothell Campus$25,947$37,898$13,6670.53
Pacific Lutheran University$23,766$30,096$25,0001.05
National Median$24,742$25,2951.02

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$59,900$28,469$26,345
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$9,192$26,123$25,000
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$25,947$13,667
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$12,559$25,947$13,667
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$50,964$23,766$25,000

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 Seattle Pacific University, approximately 33% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.