Computer Engineering at Seattle University

Washington's computer engineering programs cluster among the strongest in the nation, and Seattle University appears positioned in the middle of this competitive pack. While we're working with estimates drawn from four Washington programs rather than Seattle U's specific graduate outcomes, those comparable programs suggest first-year earnings around $121,710—well above the $78,952 national median for this degree. The University of Washington campuses lead locally at roughly $141,500, but Seattle U's estimated figures still place it ahead of Washington State and comparable to DigiPen.

The estimated debt of $26,146 sits slightly above the national median but notably higher than Washington's typical $16,127, likely reflecting Seattle U's private university tuition structure. Even so, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21 remains quite manageable—graduates would theoretically owe about two months of their first-year salary. This financial picture suggests strong earning potential offsetting the higher borrowing costs, though it's worth noting that Seattle U's 76% admission rate and mid-range SAT scores indicate this outcome may depend more on the strength of the local tech market than highly selective peer screening.

The uncertainty here matters: we're estimating from a small pool of state programs, and Seattle U's actual graduate outcomes could differ meaningfully. However, Washington's robust tech sector and the consistency of strong earnings across multiple state programs suggest this program benefits from favorable regional employment conditions that likely extend to Seattle U graduates as well.