C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
27/100 · earnings-weighted

Grays Harbor College

4-Year Public
📍 Aberdeen, Washington 98520
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
18/100

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

1,663
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,475
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Grays Harbor College ▼

43% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$280,720
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,436
1-Year Change
+0.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Grays Harbor College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,865
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,119
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,075
Median debt at graduation
39.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 25th 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 Grays Harbor 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$33,763————$11,075

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.

For parents & investors

The Grays Harbor College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $280,720
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,436/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98550 (4.7% cap, Hoquiam)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,074 $9,952

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$6,475
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$1,557
$30,001 - $48,000$3,536
$48,001 - $75,000$4,969
$75,001 - $110,000$5,259
$110,001+$9,110

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 176 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 31 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 24 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 14 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 11 grads/yr Forestry, General 10 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 8 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 7 grads/yr Lineworker 7 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 7 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 5 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 5 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 5 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 5 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 4 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 3 grads/yr Music, General 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Grays Harbor College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs
Cost estimators
$77k/yr 221,400 jobs
Civil engineering technologists and technicians
$64k/yr 64,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,663
Total Students
54%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)
43%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 19%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 43%
With Family 57%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~718 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Grays Harbor College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Grays Harbor College?
Tuition at Grays Harbor College is $4,074 for in-state students and $9,952 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,475.
What is the graduation rate at Grays Harbor College?
The graduation rate at Grays Harbor College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Grays Harbor College a good school?
Grays Harbor College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Grays Harbor College?
Grays Harbor College has a total enrollment of 1,663 students.
Is there rental demand near Grays Harbor College?
Yes! Approximately 43% of students at Grays Harbor College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 718 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Aberdeen area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology