Seattle Central College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Seattle Central College at a glance

• 3,953

  students enrolled

• 1,139

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,819

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,458 in state, $4,947 out of state

• $39,072

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,307

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central College

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

• 8,513

  open professional jobs

• 404

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 23%

  ask for AI skills

  1,916 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 (78 open), engineering (3,046 open), data & analytics (846 open), security (236 open), product (368 open), finance (663 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (345), Blue Origin (287), Apple (91), Microsoft (75), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,046), Data & Analytics (846), Finance (663), Operations (661), Sales (468), Product (368). 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 Seattle Central College?

Seattle Central College enrolls about 3,953 students and is a public 4-year institution in Seattle, Washington. It awards about 1,139 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Seattle Central College?

32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Seattle Central College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,072 six years after entry and $43,307 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Seattle Central College offer AI or data science degrees?

Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central College?

8,513 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 404 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.