Green River College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Green River College at a glance

• 4,965

  students enrolled

• 1,847

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,803

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,074 in state, $4,599 out of state

• $43,127

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,712

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Green River College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Green River College

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

• 8,447

  open professional jobs

• 436

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,889 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 computer & information sciences, health professions, business & management, which lead to engineering (3,023 open), data & analytics (838 open), security (228 open), product (364 open), clinical (79 open), finance (661 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 (3,023), Data & Analytics (838), Finance (661), Operations (654), Sales (465), Product (364). 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 Green River College?

Green River College enrolls about 4,965 students and is a public 4-year institution in Auburn, Washington. It awards about 1,847 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Green River College?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Green River College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,127 six years after entry and $50,712 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Green River College offer AI or data science degrees?

Green River College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Green River College?

8,447 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.