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South Seattle College

Seattle, Washington · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,616 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Culinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$6,004
cheaper than 71% of comparable schools
Completion rate
23.9%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$44,486
earns ~$7,409.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

South Seattle College is a public school in Seattle, WA, that mainly awards certificates. With 1,616 students and an average annual net price of $6,004, it serves those seeking trade training in fields like culinary arts, electrical work, and vehicle repair.

What to know

The reported completion rate is 23.9%, which means about one in four students finish; note that this figure does not include transfer-outs common at community colleges. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $44,486, while median student debt at completion is not reported. Nine point five percent of students received Pell Grants, indicating low-income support is available to some.

Net price is 35% below the Washington median ($9,189) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 32 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Data Processingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Boilermaking/Boilermakerundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate 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
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does South Seattle College offer?
The school offers certificates and associate degrees in Culinary Arts and Related Services, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, and Practical Nursing. It also lists 33 additional programs beyond these specific trades.
How much do students typically earn after attending?
Ten years after entry, the median earnings reported for graduates are $44,486.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The completion rate is reported at 23.9%. This number reflects completers but does not account for students who transferred to other institutions.
Is South Seattle College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Seattle, WA.
How much does it cost to attend on average?
The average annual net price after financial aid is $6,004.

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 236504. 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.