You would borrow a median $25,000 — about $284 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $69,594 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.
We do not list an award tied specifically to University of Puget Sound yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $25,000 above.
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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. University of Puget Sound clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $30,074 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University Washington | B | $22,578 | $66,990 | 0.8 yrs |
| City University of Seattle Washington | B | $25,000 | $69,460 | 0.8 yrs |
| Western Washington University Washington | B | $18,500 | $62,569 | 0.8 yrs |
| Central Washington University Washington | B | $19,500 | $61,580 | 0.9 yrs |
| Seattle Pacific University Washington | B | $24,000 | $64,506 | 1 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.