# Seattle Pacific University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236577, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-pacific-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,557
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $133,039 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,908 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (10 colleges, $120,599): +$12,440
- Versus the U.S. median: +$32,882

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $133,039 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 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $18,559 | $79,618 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $19,332 | $82,934 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $27,976 | $120,017 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $29,819 | $127,924 | 1.4 years |

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

## Computer Science at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $175,616 | $16,118 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $175,616 | $16,118 | $12,319 | 65% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $133,039 | $18,908 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Seattle University | $128,314 | $24,980 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Gonzaga University | $121,512 | $27,000 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Washington State University | $119,686 | $22,453 | $14,971 | 61% |
| University of Puget Sound | $98,696 | $25,000 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Central Washington University | $95,368 | $19,467 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Whitworth University | $87,897 | $27,000 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Saint Martin's University | $80,166 | not reported | $28,119 | 52% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $167,280 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $166,540 WA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $214,680 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $209,370 WA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $164,740 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $163,350 WA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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