Seattle Pacific University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Seattle Pacific University at a glance

• 1,762

  students enrolled

• 1,049

  degrees and certificates a year

• 62%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,488

  average net price a year

  Tuition $37,965

• $51,496

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,506

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Seattle Pacific University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Seattle Pacific University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of King County, where the college is.

• 7,842

  open professional jobs

• 345

  entry level

  27 say no experience is needed

• 23%

  ask for AI skills

  1,817 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, psychology, which lead to academic (5 open), programs (135 open), clinical (72 open), human resources (247 open), research (170 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,094), SpaceX (343), Blue Origin (285), Apple (84), Remitly (72), Microsoft (62), Okta (59), TerraPower (54).

What they hire for: Engineering (2,891), Data & Analytics (745), Operations (606), Finance (599), Sales (426), Product (354). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Seattle Pacific University?

Seattle Pacific University enrolls about 1,762 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Seattle, Washington. It awards about 1,049 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Seattle Pacific University?

62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Seattle Pacific University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,496 six years after entry and $64,506 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Seattle Pacific University offer AI or data science degrees?

Seattle Pacific University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Seattle Pacific University?

7,842 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 345 of them entry level and 27 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.