City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington · Private, nonprofit · 1,137 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $99,735 | +$59,124 | clears the bar | $23,209 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $107,564 | +$66,953 | clears the bar | $46,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $80,194 | +$39,583 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $71,341 | +$30,730 | clears the bar | $37,807 | 1.2 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $55,133 | +$14,522 | clears the bar | $49,878 | 3.4 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $106,286 | +$65,675 | clears the bar | $76,037 | 1.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.