# Seattle University: Writing (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236595, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seattle-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,663
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,291 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (6 colleges, $44,548): +$15,743
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,150

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,291 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 | $22,896 | $94,332 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $24,523 | $101,035 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $26,977 | $111,145 | 5.5 years |
| 75-110k | $36,967 | $152,304 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $42,737 | $176,076 | 8.8 years |

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

## Writing at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $60,291 | $24,500 | $34,662 | 76% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $47,124 | $17,872 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $47,124 | $17,872 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Central Washington University | $41,971 | $23,224 | $18,476 | 54% |
| University of Puget Sound | $38,871 | $27,000 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Western Washington University | $38,460 | $18,064 | $21,193 | 65% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $79,660 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $77,850 WA, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $53,890 WA, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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