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Peninsula College

Port Angeles, Washington · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,263 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$9,246
cheaper than 44% of comparable schools
Completion rate
49.2%
Median debt at completion
$15,786
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,078
earns ~$4,010.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Peninsula College is a public school in Port Angeles, WA, that mainly awards certificates to students seeking trade skills. With an average annual net price of $9,246 after aid, it serves a population of 1,263 students. Data from the U.S. Department of Education shows median earnings and debt figures for specific programs.

What to know

The reported completion rate is 49.2%, which you should note as undercounting transfer-outs common at public community colleges. Median student debt at completion is $15,786, which you can compare to the $9,246 annual net price to understand the total cost over time. Typical earnings vary by program, ranging from $23,649 for Precision Metal Working to $33,138 for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Net price is 1% above the Washington median ($9,189) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$33,138
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$23,649
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 37 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$63,005
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$27,474
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Data Processingassociate degreenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Peninsula College offer?
The school offers degrees and certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Precision Metal Working, Culinary Arts, Carpenters, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides 39 additional programs beyond these core trades.
How much do Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates typically earn?
The median earnings for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates two years after completion are reported at $33,138.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The reported completion rate is 49.2%. This statistic is lower than it may appear because transfer-outs are not always included in the count for public institutions.
Is Peninsula College public or private?
Peninsula College is a public school located in Port Angeles, WA.
What is the relationship between student debt and annual costs?
The median student debt at completion is $15,786. This total debt figure is distinct from the annual net price of $9,246, which represents the yearly cost after aid.

Other options in Washington

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Bellingham Technical CollegeBellingham$5,99751.6%$49,748
Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake$12,21047.9%$43,814
Centralia CollegeCentralia$9,86246.4%$43,140
Clark CollegeVancouver$11,46542.4%$42,356
Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood$9,86451.7%$41,787
Columbia Basin CollegePasco$8,31742.8%$46,680
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 236258. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.