# Seattle University: Finance (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236595, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,823
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $99,791 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (6 colleges, $91,732): +$8,059
- Versus the U.S. median: +$21,799

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $99,791 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 | $22,896 | $94,332 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $24,523 | $101,035 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $26,977 | $111,145 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $36,967 | $152,304 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $42,737 | $176,076 | 3.0 years |

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

## Finance at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $99,791 | $24,000 | $34,662 | 76% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $97,452 | $14,208 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $97,452 | $14,208 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Washington State University | $86,012 | $19,762 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Western Washington University | $75,730 | $20,610 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Eastern Washington University | $66,710 | $17,074 | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $124,790 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $107,210 WA, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $185,550 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $174,840 WA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% 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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