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Peninsula College
Port Angeles, Washington · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362 · Phone: (360) 452-9277 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Peninsula College is a public trade school in Port Angeles, WA offering welding, medical assistant, and construction trades programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Peninsula College graduates carry a median debt of $15,786 and earn a median of $37,078 ten years after entry; the school's completion rate versus the state average of 66.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Peninsula College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid, and 31.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $47,980 | $63,020 | $73,650 |
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
| Construction laborers | $39,930 | $57,720 | $72,160 |
| Nursing assistants | $42,500 | $49,180 | $57,930 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,410 | $48,880 | $58,370 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,470 | $57,270 | $76,960 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 69 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | $23,649 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $33,031 | $33,138 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | 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.
About this school
Peninsula College is a public trade and career training campus located in Port Angeles, Washington, a remote town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional program-specific accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. The campus awards 12 program families, most commonly welding schools (97 completers), medical assistant programs (13 completers), and construction trades programs (8 completers).
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is reported at 66.1%, though Peninsula College's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carry a median debt of $15,786. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,078. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 1,263, with 130 trade program completers.
Given its mix of short welding and medical assistant programs alongside broader construction trades offerings, this campus may suit students seeking direct entry into a skilled trade as well as adult career-changers looking for shorter, focused training. Prospective students should verify current program lengths, costs, and accreditation status directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Peninsula College offers 12 program families, most notably welding schools, medical assistant programs, and construction trades programs, along with CNA classes, phlebotomy classes, and auto mechanic training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Peninsula College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional programmatic accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 31.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Peninsula College's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.1%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $15,786, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,078.
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?
Peninsula College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (360) 452-9277 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236258 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of shorter trade-focused programs like welding and medical assisting, which may suit career-changers, though specific program lengths and adult-learner services are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Peninsula College at (360) 452-9277 or through its website at https://www.pencol.edu/.
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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.