Location: Seattle, WA•In-State Tuition: $38,814•Admission Rate: 91%•Avg SAT: 1191
Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,220
50th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$25,750
Est. from national median (31 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where Seattle Pacific University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all theological and ministerial studies bachelors's programs nationally

Seattle Pacific University (estimated ±10%)Other theological and ministerial studies programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Seattle Pacific University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Seattle Pacific University earns $32k — 50th percentile among theological and ministerial studies bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Theological and Ministerial Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (5 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle$38,814$32,220—$25,750*—
Northwest UniversityKirkland$36,035$41,139$42,682$26,453*0.64
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended EducationKirkland$14,652$41,139$42,682$26,453*0.64
National Median—$32,211—$25,750*0.80
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with theological and ministerial studies graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Religious Workers, All Other

All religious workers not listed separately.

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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.