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Edmonds College

Lynnwood, Washington · Public college · Training programs available:

Aviation maintenance (A&P) schoolsLPN / LVN programsPhlebotomy classesMedical billing & coding programsCulinary & pastry schoolsConstruction trades programsCNA classesMedical assistant programsWelding schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Washington avg 66%
$11,855median debt of graduates
$41,063median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$48,144median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 · Phone: (425) 640-1459 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Edmonds College is a public trade school in Lynnwood, WA, offering aviation maintenance, LPN, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Median graduate debt is $11,855 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,144, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the completion rate compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Edmonds College; federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and about 14.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$58,450$98,980$107,370
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$64,230$83,150$93,970
Phlebotomists$39,410$48,880$58,370
Medical records specialists$45,500$62,270$79,680
Chefs and head cooks$49,920$76,010$81,540
Construction laborers$39,930$57,720$72,160
Nursing assistants$42,500$49,180$57,930
Medical assistants$46,540$59,290$63,590
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$47,980$63,020$73,650

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, under 300 hours 46 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 28 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 10 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Edmonds College is a public trade and career training campus located in Lynnwood, Washington, a large suburb. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for training. It holds accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with nursing-specific accreditation from the National League for Nursing and the Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. Among its 13 program families, the campus awards the most completions in aviation maintenance (A&P) programs (74 completions), LPN/LVN programs (22 completions), and phlebotomy classes (16 completions).

Federal data show 147 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,656. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,855, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,144. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 14.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some enrollment among lower-income students.

This campus may suit students interested in short, focused certificate programs such as phlebotomy or LPN training, as well as those pursuing a longer aviation maintenance credential, though exact program lengths are not reported here. Career changers should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly using the information provided.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Edmonds College offers 13 program families including aviation maintenance (A&P), LPN/LVN, phlebotomy, medical billing and coding, culinary, construction trades, CNA, medical assisting, and welding. The top programs by completions are aviation maintenance (74), LPN/LVN (22), and phlebotomy (16).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Edmonds College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional nursing program accreditation from the National League for Nursing and the Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of Edmonds College carry a median debt of $11,855, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $48,144, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Edmonds College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for federal financial aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (425) 640-1459 or visit its website for details on specific program durations.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or the nursing-specific accreditors listed, and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?235103).

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a mix of shorter certificate programs like phlebotomy and LPN training alongside longer credentials like aviation maintenance, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Edmonds College by phone at (425) 640-1459 or visit their website at https://www.edmonds.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Lynnwood, WA

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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