Shoreline Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Shoreline Community College at a glance

• 3,046

  students enrolled

• 1,129

  degrees and certificates a year

• 29%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,585

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,648 in state, $6,690 out of state

• $43,123

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,009

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

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 Shoreline Community College

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

• 8,480

  open professional jobs

• 436

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,900 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, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (79 open), finance (664 open), sales (468 open), operations (655 open), marketing (357 open), human resources (307 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 (3,032), Data & Analytics (843), Finance (664), Operations (655), 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 Shoreline Community College?

Shoreline Community College enrolls about 3,046 students and is a public 2-year institution in Shoreline, Washington. It awards about 1,129 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Shoreline Community College?

29% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Shoreline Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,123 six years after entry and $52,009 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Shoreline Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Shoreline Community College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Shoreline Community College?

8,480 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.