Business & Commerce at Seattle Pacific University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Seattle Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Seattle Pacific University is in Seattle, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 business & commerce graduations were recorded at Seattle Pacific University.
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Studying Online at Seattle Pacific University
Online coursework is an option at Seattle Pacific University. Among 2,261 students, 53 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Seattle Pacific University
Rankings can help you compare Seattle Pacific University’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #4 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 79 |
| Best Value | Washington | #24 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 567 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #481 of 561 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #4 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 79 |
| Best Value | Washington | #24 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 567 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #481 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Seattle Pacific University
Students who complete Seattle Pacific University’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,574 |
| 2 years | $49,875 |
| 3 years | $65,360 |
| 4 years | $79,563 |
| 5 years | $92,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Seattle Pacific University report median earnings of $79,563, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Seattle Pacific University stands at $22,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Seattle Pacific University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Seattle Pacific University are 54% women (38) and 46% men (33).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Seattle Pacific University
Among the 71 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Seattle Pacific University, 54% were women (38) and 46% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University, above the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Seattle Pacific University
The Business & Commerce program at Seattle Pacific University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 71 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Seattle Pacific University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.