Seattle Central College
Seattle, Washington · Public · 3,953 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,883 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,893 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,422 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,555 |
| $110k and up | $16,989 |
| All families (average) | $8,819 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,506 | +$6,895 | clears the bar | $8,733 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $88,826 | +$48,215 | clears the bar | $12,457 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $64,128 | +$23,517 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $85,809 | +$45,198 | clears the bar | $18,907 | 0.4 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $53,946 | +$13,335 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $43,416 | +$2,805 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 4.1 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $95,486 | +$54,875 | clears the bar | $11,600 | 0.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.