South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, Washington · Public · 3,075 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,757 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,765 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,655 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,781 |
| $110k and up | $16,766 |
| All families (average) | $9,132 |
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 | $43,024 | +$2,413 | clears the bar | $10,998 | 4.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $61,110 | +$20,499 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $65,707 | +$25,096 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,161 | +$44,550 | clears the bar | $19,663 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,244 | +$6,633 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $40,895 | +$284 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $36,237 | -$4,374 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $44,890 | +$4,279 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $45,368 | +$4,757 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $52,662 | +$12,051 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 44% 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.