Education, General bachelor's degree programs in Washington
Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Washington
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle · $25,000 federal debt$70,5842University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma · $15,729 federal debt$65,2173University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · $15,729 federal debt$65,2174University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · $15,729 federal debt$65,2175University of Puget SoundTacoma · $27,000 federal debt$57,205
CAREER CONTEXT IN WA
What related occupations pay in Washington
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $75,170
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,110–$86,890
- State employment
- 1,270
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle | $70,584 | $25,000 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | $65,217 | $15,729 |
| 3 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | $65,217 | $15,729 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | $65,217 | $15,729 |
| 5 | University of Puget Sound | Tacoma | $57,205 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Washington
What do Education, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Washington?
Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $65,217 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $15,729 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Seattle Pacific University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.