Skagit Valley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Skagit Valley College at a glance

• 2,477

  students enrolled

• 896

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,064

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,623 in state, $6,563 out of state

• $36,892

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,505

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% 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 Skagit Valley College

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

• 49

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Skagit County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $85,474

  median household income

  Skagit County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (2 open), programs (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (14 open).

Hiring most: Paccar (19), RPM International (6), HF Sinclair (3), Perdue Farms (3), Janicki Industries (2), Legend Brands (2), Puget Sound Energy (2), Royal Jubilee Hospital (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (21), Operations (14), Clinical (2), Data & Analytics (2), Marketing (2), Research (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Workforce Council.

• WorkSource SkagitMount Vernon · 360-416-3600 · Tuesday, 8:00am-5:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm;

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Skagit Valley College?

Skagit Valley College enrolls about 2,477 students and is a public 4-year institution in Mount Vernon, Washington. It awards about 896 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Skagit Valley College?

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

What do Skagit Valley College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,892 six years after entry and $43,505 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Skagit Valley College offer AI or data science degrees?

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

Are there jobs near Skagit Valley College?

49 open professional jobs are listed in Skagit County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Paccar has the most openings.