# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Education (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,201
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,217 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,729 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (5 colleges, $65,217): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,769

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,217 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 | $6,384 | $26,621 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 5.0 years |

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

## Education at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University | $70,584 | $25,000 | $24,488 | 62% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $65,217 | $15,729 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $65,217 | $15,729 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $65,217 | $15,729 | $10,163 | 63% |
| University of Puget Sound | $57,205 | $27,000 | $38,394 | 68% |

## 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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