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South Seattle College graduates report median earnings of $50,142 four years after completion, against an average net price of $6,004.

Seattle, WA · Public · 4-year

South Seattle College is a public, four-year institution in Seattle, Washington (large city). It awarded 759 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in automobile mechanics technology, liberal arts and sciences and airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology.

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Median earnings 4 years after

$50,142

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,486

Average net price

$6,004

Completion rate

31%

Completions (2024)

759

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,616

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Processing	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Science	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	219
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	202
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	47
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	43
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	40
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	Associate	31
Energy Systems Technology/Technician	Certificate under 12 weeks	24
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Associate	20
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	17
Physical Sciences, General	Associate	16

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Sources: federal figures for South Seattle College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.

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