Nursing at Seattle Pacific University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Seattle Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Seattle Pacific University sits in Seattle, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 109 nursing degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University.
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Studying Online at Seattle Pacific University
Distance learning is available at Seattle Pacific University. Of 2,261 students, 53 (2%) studied exclusively online and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Seattle Pacific University
Rankings can help you compare Seattle Pacific University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #34 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #164 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1504 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Seattle Pacific University
Graduates of Seattle Pacific University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,224 |
| 2 years | $71,463 |
| 3 years | $76,324 |
| 4 years | $83,422 |
| 5 years | $103,407 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Seattle Pacific University take home a median $83,422, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Seattle Pacific University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Seattle Pacific University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Seattle Pacific University are 88% women (96) and 12% men (13).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Seattle Pacific University
Of the 89 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Seattle Pacific University, 88% were women (78) and 12% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Seattle Pacific University
Of the 20 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Seattle Pacific University, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Seattle Pacific University
The Nursing program at Seattle Pacific University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 89 |
| Nursing Practice | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Seattle Pacific University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.