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Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington · Public college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schoolsAviation maintenance (A&P) schoolsMedical billing & coding programsWelding schoolsRadiology & sonography programsCulinary & pastry schoolsDental assistant schoolsConstruction trades programsDiesel mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programsCosmetology schoolsEsthetician schoolsNail technician schoolsPharmacy technician programsHVAC schoolsCNC & machining programsSurgical technologist programsElectrician schoolsCNA classes
not reportedcompletion rate · Washington avg 66%
$13,501median debt of graduates
$37,814median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$41,984median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 1810 North Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99217 · Phone: (509) 533-8400 · 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.

Spokane Community College is a public trade school in Spokane, WA offering auto mechanics, aviation maintenance, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Spokane Community College carry a median debt of $13,501 and earn a median of $41,984 ten years after entry; the campus's own completion rate is not reported, though the state average is 66.1%.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Spokane Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 31.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$39,470$57,270$76,960
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians$58,450$98,980$107,370
Medical records specialists$45,500$62,270$79,680
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$47,980$63,020$73,650
Radiologic technologists and technicians$66,570$102,090$121,560
Chefs and head cooks$49,920$76,010$81,540
Dental assistants$46,280$58,090$62,340
Construction laborers$39,930$57,720$72,160
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$54,720$77,900$92,880
Medical assistants$46,540$59,290$63,590
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$36,830$59,510$73,540
Skincare specialists$48,620$79,320$95,260
Manicurists and pedicurists$38,660$49,900$58,120
Pharmacy technicians$47,270$58,900$67,630
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$48,810$75,660$93,970
Machinists$48,360$66,160$80,340
Surgical technologists$55,270$77,270$90,620
Electricians$52,170$95,220$121,530
Nursing assistants$42,500$49,180$57,930

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, 300–899 hours 283 not reported not reported $14,679
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 48 $32,558 not reported $9,102
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 42 $39,346 $32,925 $14,679
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 38 $36,406 $30,499 $17,862
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 36 not reported not reported $14,679
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 27 $61,289 $62,409 $18,211
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 20 $36,406 $30,499 $17,862
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 18 $61,289 $62,409 $18,211
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 18 not reported $31,038 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 18 $39,346 $32,925 $14,679
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 17 $39,346 $32,925 $14,679
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 16 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 not reported not reported $14,679
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported $6,460
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported $6,460
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $34,421 not reported $15,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 11 $39,346 $32,925 $14,679
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $37,739 not reported $6,315
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 $37,739 not reported $6,315
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 10 not reported $35,954 $16,222
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 not reported not reported $14,679
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $34,421 not reported $15,000
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 8 $39,872 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 7 $61,289 $62,409 $18,211
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, under 300 hours 7 not reported not reported $14,679
Carpenters Certificate, under 300 hours 5 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 4 $37,361 $31,702 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 3 $37,361 $31,702 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported $5,383
Carpenters Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 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.

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About this school

Spokane Community College is a public trade and career training campus located in Spokane, Washington. The school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Because the school participates in Title IV programs, students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. Among its 33 program offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in auto mechanics, aviation maintenance (A&P), and medical billing and coding.

Federal data shows some, but not all, outcome measures for this campus. The state average completion rate is 66.1%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,501, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,984. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.

With 763 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 4,533, and a locale described as a midsize city, this campus appears to serve a substantial population pursuing hands-on career training. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so those weighing short certificate programs against longer associate-degree tracks should confirm specifics directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school directly by phone or through its website.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Spokane Community College offers 33 programs across families including auto mechanics, aviation maintenance, welding, dental assisting, HVAC, and more. Its top programs by completions are auto mechanic schools, aviation maintenance (A&P), and medical billing & coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with specialized accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The campus'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 $13,501, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,984, 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 (509) 533-8400 or visit its website for current tuition information.

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

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors or check federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236692.

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

Specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options for adult learners.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials apply to specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Spokane Community College at (509) 533-8400 or through its website at https://scc.spokane.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to compare multiple institutions directly.

Other trade and career schools in Spokane, 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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