You would borrow a median $25,000 — about $284 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $69,460 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.8 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.8-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to City University of Seattle.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,089 against $22,500 of debt. City University of Seattle clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $29,940 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University Washington | B | $19,500 | $61,580 | 0.9 yrs |
| Saint Martin's University Washington | C | $22,500 | $62,092 | 1 yrs |
| Eastern Washington University Washington | C | $19,500 | $57,897 | 1.1 yrs |
| Seattle University Washington | A | $19,883 | $75,272 | 0.6 yrs |
| Walla Walla University Washington | C | $26,842 | $61,885 | 1.2 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.