Bastyr University's cost structure reflects its specialized focus on natural health and clinical sciences. The institution's net pricing varies by income level, with need-based aid reshaping the published cost of attendance for qualifying families.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
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Bastyr University's cost structure reflects its specialized focus on natural health and clinical sciences. The institution's net pricing varies by income level, with need-based aid reshaping the published cost of attendance for qualifying families. Low-income students, middle-income families, and higher-income families experience different net-price outcomes depending on demonstrated financial need and the institution's aid policies. Bastyr participates in federal financial aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $13,817. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,482; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,794, median federal debt of $13,817 projects to a monthly payment of about $156 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $44,584 would shift the real monthly burden, a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Bastyr University earn median 4-year earnings of $46,794, placing the institution in the 8.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bastyr University #1361 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's earnings profile reflects its concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies, a field that typically commands strong mid-career compensation and stable labor-market demand. The earnings pattern is anchored by Nutrition Sciences, which combines substantial enrollment with solid four-year earnings. Nutrition Sciences is the largest program with 10 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,584, representing 0.7× the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, Other rounds out the top programs, contributing to the institution's overall earnings trajectory. For Bastyr University graduates, these outcomes reflect the practical, applied nature of the curriculum and strong employer alignment in WA's health and life-sciences sectors.
