Bellevue College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bellevue College at a glance

• 7,364

  students enrolled

• 1,934

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,430

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,074 in state, $9,952 out of state

• $47,460

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,310

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Bellevue College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of King County, where the college is.

• 8,501

  open professional jobs

• 436

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,905 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (79 open), engineering (3,037 open), data & analytics (843 open), security (236 open), product (365 open), finance (665 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (346), Blue Origin (287), Apple (91), Microsoft (75), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,037), Data & Analytics (843), Finance (665), Operations (658), Sales (468), Product (365). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bellevue College?

Bellevue College enrolls about 7,364 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bellevue, Washington. It awards about 1,934 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bellevue College?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bellevue College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,460 six years after entry and $56,310 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bellevue College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Bellevue College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Bellevue College?

8,501 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 436 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.