Seattle University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Seattle University at a glance

• 4,062

  students enrolled

• 2,445

  degrees and certificates a year

• 76%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $34,662

  average net price a year

  Tuition $53,235

• $64,656

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $75,272

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Seattle 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 University

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

• 8,513

  open professional jobs

• 404

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 23%

  ask for AI skills

  1,916 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 business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (663 open), sales (468 open), operations (661 open), marketing (358 open), human resources (313 open), strategy (73 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (345), Blue Origin (287), Apple (91), Microsoft (75), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,046), Data & Analytics (846), Finance (663), Operations (661), Sales (468), Product (368). 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.

Similar colleges in Washington

• Gonzaga UniversitySpokane · 5,198 students
• Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma · 2,401 students
• Whitworth UniversitySpokane · 1,858 students
• Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle · 1,762 students
• University of Puget SoundTacoma · 1,594 students
• Whitman CollegeWalla Walla · 1,531 students

All Washington colleges

Common questions

How big is Seattle University?

Seattle University enrolls about 4,062 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Seattle, Washington. It awards about 2,445 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Seattle University?

76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Seattle University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $64,656 six years after entry and $75,272 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Seattle University offer AI or data science degrees?

Seattle 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 University?

8,513 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 404 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.