# Seattle Pacific University: Engineering (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236577, CIP 14.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-pacific-university/majors/engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,770
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,291 (U.S. median for this major: $88,063 across 57 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$18,228

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $106,291 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 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,559 | $79,618 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,332 | $82,934 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $27,976 | $120,017 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $29,819 | $127,924 | 1.9 years |

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

## Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University | $106,291 | $27,000 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Walla Walla University | $91,473 | $27,625 | $23,329 | 60% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $204,340 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $189,680 WA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% 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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