Skagit Valley College
Public two-year college in Mount Vernon, WA that costs an average of $18,835 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,835
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,327
PublicSmall city2,477 undergraduates
Cost of Skagit Valley College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,200 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,700 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,800 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $17,700 |
| Books and supplies | $525 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,835 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $17,536 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,258 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,739 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,685 |
| $110,001+ | $27,233 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Skagit Valley College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,889 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,327 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 11th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,906 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $147 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.9% |
Majors and programs at Skagit Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
Certificate programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 166 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 29 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 106 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 4 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 158 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 135 | $78,039 | $16,995 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | $50,342 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 613 | $35,165 | $11,813 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Biology | 26 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 46 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 29 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 6 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 21 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Marketing | 30 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 41 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 45 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | $14,397 | — | $48,220 |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | $17,524 | — | $48,317 |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima | $17,448 | — | $45,860 |
| Shoreline College | Shoreline | $18,564 | — | $56,341 |
| South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia | $18,745 | — | $48,158 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | $7,341 | — | $45,498 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | $19,537 | — | $42,786 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee | $16,742 | — | $45,574 |
About Skagit Valley College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Mount Vernon, WA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,477 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | skagit.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Skagit Valley College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,200 a year (tuition and fees: $5,700 in-state, $7,800 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,835 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,536.
How much do Skagit Valley College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,327 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 26 similar colleges in Washington.
What is Skagit Valley College's graduation rate?
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.