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Accounting and Related Services at Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,570/yr (31% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 4.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #282 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$966K	$898K	$746K
Earnings Multiple	4.4x	4.1x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$217,140

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$139,208

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$102,504

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $70,570 put Seattle University's Accounting and Related Services program 31% above the national median of $53,724 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

At 4.1x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 23% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Accounting and Related Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $70,570 far exceeding the $22,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #282 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places Seattle University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 45% earnings increase from $70,570 to $102,504 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Seattle University

Seattle University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 4,117 students in Seattle, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $139,208 — 36% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 73/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at Seattle University?

At 73/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting and Related Services at Seattle University?

The 62% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →