Median Earnings (1yr)
$120,076
78th percentile (60th in WA)
Sample Size
70
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Seattle University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Seattle University graduates earn $120k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Seattle University$120,076
Gonzaga University$119,250$121,929
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$115,543$111,975
University of Washington-Bothell Campus$115,543$111,975
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$115,543$111,975
Pacific Lutheran University$89,189$105,624
National Median$106,264

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$53,500$119,250
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$115,543
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$12,559$115,543
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$12,817$115,543
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma
$50,964$89,189

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.