by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Seattle U ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Seattle U came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 22 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle University handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Seattle U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,021 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Seattle U, nursing students borrow a median amount of $72,799 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Seattle U is $886 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Seattle U was $1,183 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,235 | $53,235 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,748 | $14,748 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,818 | $3,818 |
Learn more about Seattle U tuition and fees.
Of the 232 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Seattle U, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Seattle U does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Seattle U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Seattle U make a median salary of $120,076. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Seattle University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 22 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 18 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 2 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.