Compare 10 Auditing. programs in Washington. Average earnings: $71,415.
The highest-earning Auditing program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $34K earnings gap across 10 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Seattle University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $91,473, well above the $71,415 state average. Seattle Pacific University follows at $81,116, while Gonzaga University rounds out the top three at $79,971—demonstrating that private universities dominate Washington's auditing landscape.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates borrow $14,615 and face just a 3.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $76,793 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | $91,473 | 53 | $19,883 | Excellent | $37,520 | Manageable |
| #2 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $81,116 | 15 | $24,000 | Excellent | $37,687 | Manageable |
| #3 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $79,971 | 73 | $24,454 | Excellent | $37,652 | Manageable |
| #4 | $76,793 | 125 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #5 | $67,739 | 89 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $67,491 | 216 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | $66,843 | 17 | $25,000 | Excellent | $35,875 | Challenging |
| #8 | Saint Martin's UniversityPrivate | $64,236 | 13 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,678 | Manageable |
| #9 | $60,593 | 143 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $57,893 | 82 | $19,500 | Excellent | $17,148 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
