Where Seattle University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | — | $45,774 | — |
| Gonzaga University | $41,077 | $52,197 | +27% |
| University of Puget Sound | $29,291 | $48,162 | +64% |
| Whitworth University | $36,387 | $47,054 | +29% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $31,622 | $47,012 | +49% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Washington
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Washington (16 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle UniversitySeattle | $54,285 | $31,592* | $45,774 | $19,750 | — |
 Gonzaga UniversitySpokane | $53,500 | $41,077* | $52,197 | $27,000 | 0.66 |
 Whitworth UniversitySpokane | $50,920 | $36,387* | $47,054 | $24,642 | 0.68 |
 Western Washington UniversityBellingham | $9,286 | $32,334* | $42,267 | $19,500 | 0.60 |
 University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle | $12,643 | $31,622* | $47,012 | $18,017 | 0.57 |
 Eastern Washington UniversityCheney | $8,353 | $31,592* | $32,038 | $18,591 | 0.59 |
| National Median | — | $29,967* | — | $24,529 | 0.82 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates
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 University, approximately 22% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in WA. Actual outcomes may vary.