Centralia College
Public two-year college in Centralia, WA that costs an average of $17,394 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,394
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,534
PublicTown (distant)1,552 undergraduates
Cost of Centralia College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,847 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,452 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,037 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $18,498 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,394 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,017 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,811 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,543 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,437 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Centralia College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,869 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,534 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 21st of 26 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.1% |
Majors and programs at Centralia College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 38 | $48,994 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 46 | $37,878 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
Certificate programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 137 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 44 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 100 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 5 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 43 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 51 | $95,839 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 487 | $29,569 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 23 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 14 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee | $16,742 | — | $45,574 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake | $16,900 | — | $45,128 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | $7,341 | — | $45,498 |
| Cascadia College | Bothell | $19,544 | — | $65,772 |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | $17,524 | — | $48,317 |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | $12,588 | — | $44,277 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | $14,397 | — | $48,220 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon | $18,835 | — | $50,327 |
About Centralia College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Centralia, WA |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,552 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | centralia.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Centralia College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,847 a year (tuition and fees: $5,452 in-state, $6,037 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,394 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,017.
How much do Centralia College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,534 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods ($48,994 a year after graduation).
What is Centralia College's graduation rate?
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.