All SPU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Business & Finance · 4
- Education · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $30,737 | $52,378 | $25,701 |
| Theology / Ministry | $32,220 | $50,557 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | $26,478 | — | $24,723 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $39,248 | $68,547 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $35,938 | $32,456 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $81,671 | $93,334 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,625 | $50,235 | $26,988 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | $39,317 | — | $26,323 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $56,283 | $84,493 | $22,000 |
| Accounting | — | $80,110 | — |
| Economics | $41,502 | $66,787 | $26,835 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $44,823 | $62,392 | $22,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | $70,584 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $71,770 | $106,291 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $81,199 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,039 | — | $26,949 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,260 | $62,411 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $82,557 | $133,039 | $18,908 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SPU students earn a median $64,506 ten years after starting college, more than 80% of Washington colleges we cover. 62% graduate within six years.
SPU majors questions
How many majors does SPU offer?
Seattle Pacific University offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at SPU?
Computer Science graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn a median $133,039 four years after graduating, the highest of the 17 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,908.
Which SPU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $32,456 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Seattle Pacific University overview