South Seattle College
Not graded. The federal data for this school is too thin to grade it fairly, which is common for very small, new or graduate-only schools. The figures that do exist are below.
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Why it is good
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $58,451, higher than 94% of certificate schools.
Why it is bad
- Only 37% of students graduate. 88% of certificate schools do better.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Bachelor's degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 9 | n/a | n/a |
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 212 | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 80 | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | 30 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, General | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | n/a | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 126 | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | 5 | n/a | n/a |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
Students and reviews
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other certificate schools. Individual majors can be much better or worse.