C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Spokane Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Spokane, Washington 99217
Spokane Community College campus, Spokane, WA
Spokane Community College campus, Spokane, WA. Photo: Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

6,286
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,773
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Spokane Community College ▼

36% 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
$377,322
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,506
1-Year Change
+2.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$41,984
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,814
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,501
Median debt at graduation
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 34th 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 Spokane Community College

Median pay of associate'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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,999$83,272+3%#350 of 962#746$17,658
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$63,228$75,710+16%#109 of 560#217$18,211
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$66,293$72,198-1%#37 of 60#50—
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$66,859+20%#5 of 39#18—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management—$60,610+11%#38 of 117#56—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$42,862$60,443+4%#18 of 39#24$16,222
Precision Metal Working—$58,458+4%#33 of 66#47—
Business/Commerce—$53,405+7%#96 of 205#126—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$35,992$51,624+22%#113 of 476#228—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$35,905$48,371+30%#51 of 286#94$17,862
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$38,197$48,310-17%#163 of 176#169$14,679
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,583$47,819+8%#176 of 947#466$13,931
Criminal Justice and Corrections$41,451$44,015-6%#299 of 426#340—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$28,743$40,802+9%#20 of 57#37—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$36,311-8%#70 of 96#86—
Accounting and Related Services$33,193————$18,807
Business Administration, Management and Operations$31,974————$20,334

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 Spokane Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $377,322
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,506/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 99207 (4.1% cap, Spokane)

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🏆 Where Spokane Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
of 20 schools
#9
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
of 61 schools
#10
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#10
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 32 schools
#12
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,195 $4,089

Financial Aid

74%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Out Loans
$6,773
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,951
$30,001 - $48,000$5,152
$48,001 - $75,000$7,773
$75,001 - $110,000$12,382
$110,001+$13,615

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 348 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 225 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 128 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 97 grads/yr System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 57 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 53 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 48 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 47 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 43 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 36 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 27 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 27 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 26 grads/yr Greenhouse Operations and Management 24 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 23 grads/yr Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 21 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 20 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Spokane Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
Special effects artists and animators
$100k/yr 57,100 jobs
Web and digital interface designers
$98k/yr 128,900 jobs
Web developers
$91k/yr 86,000 jobs
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,286
Total Students
55%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 10%
Black 3%
Asian 2%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 64%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,238 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%
Hybrid (Some Online) 21%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Spokane Community 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 Spokane Community College?
Tuition at Spokane Community College is $3,195 for in-state students and $4,089 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,773.
What is the graduation rate at Spokane Community College?
The graduation rate at Spokane Community College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Spokane Community College a good school?
Spokane Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (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
How many students attend Spokane Community College?
Spokane Community College has a total enrollment of 6,286 students.
Is there rental demand near Spokane Community College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Spokane Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,238 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Spokane area.

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