All Seattle University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $78,906 | $19,750 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,398 | $64,098 | $23,500 |
| Writing | $32,663 | $60,291 | $24,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $28,082 | $57,093 | $23,319 |
| International / Global Studies | — | $56,590 | $20,500 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $57,551 | $80,592 | $23,281 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $63,465 | $20,250 |
| Biology | $37,063 | $58,242 | $22,417 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Economics | — | $102,249 | — |
| Finance | $55,823 | $99,791 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $70,570 | $97,466 | $23,734 |
| Marketing | $44,714 | $72,518 | $20,750 |
| Business Administration | $46,598 | $72,360 | $22,979 |
| International Business | — | $69,201 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | $63,496 | — | $22,332 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $30,256 | $62,385 | $24,583 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $53,117 | $23,792 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $81,021 | $90,918 | $25,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | $88,308 | — |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $102,664 | $81,464 | $27,775 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,627 | — | $17,494 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $33,821 | $61,021 | $18,250 |
| Communications | $39,316 | $57,599 | $19,500 |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $79,073 | $111,410 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,851 | $96,218 | $20,467 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,151 | $81,559 | $24,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $85,285 | $128,314 | $24,980 |
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
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Seattle University students earn a median $75,272 ten years after starting college, more than 92% of Washington colleges we cover. 76% graduate within six years.
Seattle University majors questions
How many majors does Seattle University offer?
Seattle University offers 64 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Seattle University?
Computer Science graduates from Seattle University earn a median $128,314 four years after graduating, the highest of the 30 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,980.
Which Seattle University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $53,117 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 University overview