Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Seattle University

Seattle University's electrical engineering graduates start at $79,073—slightly above the national median but notably below the state's $81,199 benchmark. In Washington, where most grads will compete for jobs, this program ranks only at the 40th percentile, trailing behind the University of Washington system and even regional competitors like Gonzaga. For families paying Seattle U's private school tuition, it's worth noting that the public UW campuses produce stronger initial outcomes for this degree.

The manageable $25,000 debt load offers some reassurance—graduates need only 32 cents of every first-year dollar to service their loans. Earnings growth to $86,784 by year four shows steady progression, though the 10% bump is modest for an engineering field. The real concern here is that despite Seattle U's strong location in a tech hub, graduates aren't capturing the premium you'd expect. Washington state has a robust engineering job market, yet this program's outcomes lag behind most alternatives.

The caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances could vary significantly. If your child has already chosen Seattle U for other reasons—campus culture, Jesuit education, smaller class sizes—this program won't derail their career. But if you're shopping primarily on engineering outcomes, the state's public options deliver better returns for less money.