Seattle Central College
Public two-year college in Seattle, WA that costs an average of $21,132 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$21,132
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,906
PublicLarge city3,953 undergraduates
Cost of Seattle Central College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $29,844 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,935 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,520 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $21,132 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $20,434 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $20,877 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $22,477 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,650 |
| $110,001+ | $28,456 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Seattle Central College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $49,473 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,906 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 12th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,471 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $130 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 15% |
Majors and programs at Seattle Central College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 105 | $88,611 | $20,614 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 44 | $45,816 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 87 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 163 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 230 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Marine Transportation | 32 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 32 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 50 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 238 | $86,037 | $10,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 133 | $48,848 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 92 | $47,046 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 635 | $36,177 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 30 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 7 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 126 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 16 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 85 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 28 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 142 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 14 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline College | Des Moines | $18,053 | — | $54,850 |
| Olympic College | Bremerton | $10,370 | — | $48,582 |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood | $24,646 | — | $54,434 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | $20,482 | — | $46,919 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $13,813 | — | $51,967 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | $19,206 | — | $52,313 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | $18,421 | — | $51,095 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | $19,537 | — | $42,786 |
About Seattle Central College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 3,953 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | seattlecentral.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Seattle Central College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $29,844 a year (tuition and fees: $4,935 in-state, $5,520 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,132 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,434.
How much do Seattle Central College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,906 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is health services/allied health/health sciences ($88,611 a year after graduation).
What is Seattle Central College's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.