At a glance
Average net price
$8,819
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
31.6%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
3,953
In-state tuition
$5,184
Out-of-state tuition
$5,745
Cost of attendance
$17,889
Median earnings (10y)
$43,307
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), health (30%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Health30%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences1%
- Trades & services14%
- Health professions30.0%~1,184 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts24.7%~975 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science13.4%~529 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~354 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~234 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~215 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business5.5%~215 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation0.9%~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.7%~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 671 | $25,432 | $9,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 239 | $72,169 | $18,312 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 204 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 143 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Associate's | 129 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 112 | $71,172 | $18,625 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 111 | — | $14,085 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 98 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 91 | — | $12,974 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 91 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Marine Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 35 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Woodworking. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Seattle Central College
Seattle Central College is a mid-sized institution located in Seattle, Washington, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,953 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Seattle Central College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,819 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,184 for in-state students and $5,745 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $17,889 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 31.6%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,307 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Seattle Central College confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), health (30% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Seattle, Washington (city), Seattle Central College draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Central College
Q.How much does Seattle Central College cost?
The average net price at Seattle Central College is $8,819 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $17,889.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Seattle Central College?
Seattle Central College has a 6-year graduation rate of 31.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Seattle Central College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Seattle Central College graduate earns $43,307 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Seattle Central College?
Published tuition is $5,184 in-state and $5,745 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Seattle Central College located?
Seattle Central College is located in Seattle, Washington (ZIP 98122).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Seattle Central College at their official website.