You would borrow a median $6,368 — about $72 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $54,133 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.4 years of the salary premium.
Yes — on the federal figures this is one of the fastest-paying degrees in the country.
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 0.4-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Cascadia College.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Cascadia College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $14,613 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University Washington | A | $19,883 | $75,272 | 0.6 yrs |
| Gonzaga University Washington | B | $24,454 | $78,892 | 0.6 yrs |
| Washington State University Washington | B | $19,500 | $68,905 | 0.7 yrs |
| Washington State University at Vancouver Washington | B | $19,500 | $68,905 | 0.7 yrs |
| Whitman College Washington | B | $18,437 | $67,589 | 0.7 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.