Bellevue College (BC)
Public two-year college in Bellevue, WA that costs an average of $18,271 a year after financial aid and graduates 31% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,271
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$63,508
PublicMidsize city7,364 undergraduates
Cost of BC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,020 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,580 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,851 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $17,720 |
| Books and supplies | $525 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,271 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,145 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,407 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,046 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,817 |
| $110,001+ | $25,943 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with BC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $54,654 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,508 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 2nd of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,756 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $122 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 11% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.0% |
Majors and programs at BC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 79 | $80,941 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 41 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 101 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 51 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 57 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 77 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Marketing | 66 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 60 | — | — |
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 73 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 51 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 23 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 16 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 9 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 62 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Marketing | 51 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 3 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 80 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 160 | $88,317 | $19,219 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 141 | $87,621 | $9,935 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,910 | $50,710 | $7,166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 210 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 28 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 45 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 34 | — | — |
| Marketing | 21 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 49 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | Lakewood | $20,424 | — | $52,562 |
| Green River College | Auburn | $18,821 | — | $54,621 |
| Clark College | Vancouver | $18,625 | — | $47,832 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | $18,421 | — | $51,095 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | $19,206 | — | $52,313 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $13,813 | — | $51,967 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | $20,482 | — | $46,919 |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | $21,132 | — | $48,906 |
About BC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bellevue, WA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 7,364 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | bellevuecollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does BC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,020 a year (tuition and fees: $4,580 in-state, $10,851 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,271 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,145.
How much do BC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $63,508 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($80,941 a year after graduation).
What is BC's graduation rate?
31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.