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Bremerton, Washington · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 3,826 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCulinary Arts
Olympic College is a public institution in Bremerton, WA, offering associate degrees and certificates in various trades and health fields. With 3,826 students, it serves students seeking practical skills at a lower annual net price.
The average annual net price is $7,172, but the median student debt at completion is $12,000, so you are likely carrying debt for a year or more of training. The school's overall completion rate is 44.1%, a figure that can appear lower than expected because public community colleges often exclude transfer students from their calculations. Typical earnings vary by field, ranging from $34,704 in medical assisting to $47,260 in practical nursing two years after finishing.
Net price is 22% below the Washington median ($9,189) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.
18.6% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Washington.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | undergraduate certificate | $47,260 |
| Precision Metal Working | associate degree | $36,668 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | associate degree | $34,704 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | associate degree | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Program | Credential | Median earnings (2 yr after completion) |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $64,706 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | associate degree | $61,651 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | $54,435 |
| Accounting and Related Services | associate degree | $29,685 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | associate degree | $28,960 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | associate degree | $22,771 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | associate degree | $22,572 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Programming | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Programming | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | associate degree | not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Chemical Engineering | associate degree | not reported |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | associate degree | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | associate degree | not reported |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Apparel and Textiles | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Homeland Security | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Homeland Security | associate degree | not reported |
| Geography and Cartography | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | associate degree | not reported |
| Design and Applied Arts | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | associate degree | not reported |
| Business/Commerce, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Human Resources Management and Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Taxation | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Washington:
| School | City | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham | $5,997 | 51.6% | $49,748 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake | $12,210 | 47.9% | $43,814 |
| Centralia College | Centralia | $9,862 | 46.4% | $43,140 |
| Clark College | Vancouver | $11,465 | 42.4% | $42,356 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood | $9,864 | 51.7% | $41,787 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $8,317 | 42.8% | $46,680 |