# Seattle Pacific University: Business (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236577, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-pacific-university/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,283
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,493 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,000 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (3 colleges, $84,459): +$34
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,201

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,493 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,735 | $88,953 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,559 | $79,618 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,332 | $82,934 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $27,976 | $120,017 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $29,819 | $127,924 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University | $84,493 | $22,000 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Gonzaga University | $84,459 | $23,250 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Walla Walla University | $63,844 | $27,000 | $23,329 | 60% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $126,340 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $109,170 WA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $146,030 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $133,750 WA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $130,380 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $124,160 WA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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