Seattle Central College
Seattle, Washington. 3,953 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($11,471) equals 23% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($48,906). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 38% |
| Return for second year | — | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $49,473 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $48,906 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,471 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
32 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 104 | $86,037 | $94,577 | $14,735 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 62 | — | $65,904 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 317 | $36,177 | $50,852 | $9,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 70 | $48,848 | — | $11,998 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 47 | $47,046 | — | $16,250 |
| Computer Programming | 10 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 8 | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, General | 76 | — | — | — |
| Carpenters | 5 | — | — | — |
| Woodworking | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 39 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 19 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 7 | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 139 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 11 | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 110 | — | — | — |
| Marine Transportation | 12 | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 42 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 50 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 51 | $88,611 | $85,387 | $21,256 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 22 | $45,816 | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Seattle Central College cost per year?
- The average net price at Seattle Central College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $21,132 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Seattle Central College graduates earn?
- Former Seattle Central College students earn a median of $48,906 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Seattle Central College?
- 32% of Seattle Central College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Seattle Central College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Seattle Central College is $11,471. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
