International Business at Seattle University

The four-year earnings figure of $72,119 tells a more compelling story than the uncertain early numbers. While similar programs in Washington suggest first-year earnings around $48,000 with debt near $25,000, Seattle University's graduates appear to gain significant traction by year four—reaching well above both state and national benchmarks. This trajectory matters more than the initial snapshot, especially since the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 remains manageable even if those first-year estimates prove conservative.

The challenge is that we're working with thin evidence for this specific program. When federal data gets suppressed due to small graduate samples, we're left comparing Seattle University to broader patterns rather than actual outcomes from this school's international business grads. The $72,119 at year four is real data, but it's the only concrete number we have. North Seattle College's stronger first-year showing ($54,681) suggests the Washington market for international business majors varies considerably by institution.

For a private university charging Seattle tuition rates, you'd want confidence that the investment pays off. The mid-career earnings look solid, but without reliable early-outcome data from Seattle University itself, you're betting on a positive earnings curve that the numbers only partially support. If your child is set on international business in Washington, the reported outcomes at peer schools should factor heavily into your decision.