Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Bellevue College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 92nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bellevue College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,067 | $93,424 | +5% | #232 of 966 | #560 | — |
| Data Processing | $81,892 | $89,540 | +18% | — | — | $12,951 |
| Computer Science | $73,214 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $71,572 | $72,695 | +24% | #58 of 275 | #87 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $70,258 | -8% | #478 of 796 | #659 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $45,947 | $67,797 | +32% | #28 of 299 | #59 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Bellevue College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,020,072
- Avg rent near campus: $2,408/mo — vs ~$1,326/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98008 (2.4% cap, Bellevue)
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🏆 Where Bellevue College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,074 | $9,952 |
| Room | $11,933 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,239 | $34,117 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,806 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,558 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,100 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,408 |
| $110,001+ | $19,621 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Bellevue College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology