Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Seattle University
Seattle, WA · Master's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Seattle University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Seattle University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 22 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $79,953 | $76,099 | #16 | $41,465 |
| 23 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $79,892 | $72,696 | #27 | — |
| 24 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | $79,785 | $69,912 | #45 | $59,087 |
| 25 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $79,675 | $73,284 | #26 | $68,242 |
| 26 | National University San Diego, CA | $78,979 | $71,866 | #33 | $64,585 |
| 27 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $77,125 | $70,179 | #42 | $52,999 |
| 28 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $76,499 | $67,137 | #55 | — |
Other Majors at Seattle University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $185,607 | $119,407 | #10 of 48 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $167,280 | $95,730 | #6 of 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $132,795 | $104,093 | #110 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $129,955 | $120,076 | #111 of 432 |
| Public Administration | $94,446 | $68,749 | #29 of 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $93,491 | $81,366 | #14 of 322 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $89,830 | $48,561 | #12 of 115 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $83,342 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $79,881 | $72,295 | #14 of 380 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,832 | $60,593 | #126 of 453 |
| Social Work | $70,622 | $65,650 | #46 of 279 |
| Psychology | $61,415 | $48,894 | #61 of 92 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $56,353 | $47,658 | #18 of 21 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | $55,377 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Seattle University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,242 one year after graduating and $79,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Seattle University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Seattle University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Seattle University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.