Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,629
32nd percentile (40th in WA)
Sample Size
37
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Seattle Pacific University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Seattle Pacific University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 32th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters programs nationally.

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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Seattle Pacific University$44,629$75,199
Pacific Lutheran University$53,259$59,686
Antioch University-Seattle$50,791$52,007
Whitworth University$34,809
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$50,964$53,259
Antioch University-Seattle
Seattle
$50,791
Whitworth University
Spokane
$50,920$34,809

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.