Economics
Bachelor's degree · Seattle Pacific University · Seattle, WA
$41,502Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,787Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,989Median federal debt
9Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Seattle Pacific University earn a median of $41,502 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $25,989, about 63% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University Spokane | $63,134 | — |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma | $53,934 | $14,488 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle | $53,934 | $14,488 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg | $52,129 | $14,744 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma | $48,153 | $25,500 |
| Whitman College Walla Walla | $46,832 | $16,500 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham | $45,401 | $18,500 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane | $44,845 | $22,125 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma | $43,806 | — |
| Washington State University Pullman | $39,762 | $25,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney | $37,368 | $18,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Seattle Pacific University make?
The median salary is $41,502 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,989.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.