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Seattle Central College
Seattle, Washington · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 · Phone: (206) 934-3800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Seattle Central College is a public trade and career school in Seattle, Washington, offering construction trades, culinary arts, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Seattle Central College carry a median debt of $12,000 and earn a median of $43,307 ten years after entry; completion rate compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $39,930 | $57,720 | $72,160 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $49,920 | $76,010 | $81,540 |
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
| Surgical technologists | $55,270 | $77,270 | $90,620 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 53 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | 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
Seattle Central College is a public trade and career training campus in Seattle, Washington. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs. Its programs hold accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Across its 8 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in construction trades programs, culinary and pastry schools, and medical assistant programs, with 180 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 3,953.
Federal data shows some outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,307. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in construction trades, culinary arts, or medical assisting, though specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from this data alone. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, since figures such as completion-versus-state comparison and annual cost were not available in the data reviewed here.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Seattle Central College offers 8 program families, with the most completions in construction trades programs, culinary & pastry schools, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
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-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 66.1%, but how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $12,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,307 for graduates of this campus, per federal data.
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 at (206) 934-3800 or visit seattlecentral.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Seattle Central College is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236513, and confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Seattle Central College at (206) 934-3800 or through its website at https://seattlecentral.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other campuses for comparison.
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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.