Top Ranked Programs
Seattle University's program mix is anchored in business, health professions, and applied professional fields — a portfolio shaped by the institution's Jesuit mission and Seattle's strong regional job market. Nursing is the largest program with 232 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General, Finance, Computer Science, and Digital Marketing. Across 47 programs serving roughly 1,358 students annually, several deliver strong earnings outcomes that align with regional employer demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied business and health fields. Computer Science graduates earn median earnings of $128,314 four years after enrollment, while Finance graduates earn $99,791 and Accounting graduates earn $97,466. Mechanical Engineering and Nursing round out the highest-earning programs with graduates earning $96,218 and $90,918 respectively. These outcomes correspond to the institution's concentration in Business (representing 21% of graduates), Engineering (representing 7%), and Arts (representing 5%), which tend to lead to stable, well-compensated careers. Several of these programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect labor-market outcomes in competitive fields. Others, particularly in health professions and some applied sciences, represent fields with strong regional demand and clear career pipelines. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Seattle University's dominant program families align with Seattle's diversified economy and national labor-market trends.