Education at Seattle Pacific University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Seattle Pacific University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Seattle Pacific University is located in Seattle, WA.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at Seattle Pacific University
Online coursework is an option at Seattle Pacific University. Among 2,261 students, 53 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Seattle Pacific University
Use these rankings to compare Seattle Pacific University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Washington | #37 of 44 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1264 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Washington | #37 of 44 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1264 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Seattle Pacific University
Those who finish Seattle Pacific University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,333 |
| 2 years | $57,281 |
| 3 years | $68,580 |
| 4 years | $73,635 |
| 5 years | $82,362 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Seattle Pacific University take home a median $73,635, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Seattle Pacific University stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Seattle Pacific University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.