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Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, Washington · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 3410 W Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224 · Phone: (509) 533-3500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Spokane Falls Community College is a public trade and career school in Spokane, Washington, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Spokane Falls Community College is $12,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,955; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Spokane Falls Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and about 29.5% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $43,303 | $43,000 | $15,466 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $43,303 | $43,000 | $15,466 |
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
Spokane Falls Community College is a public community college in Spokane, Washington. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The college holds accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, along with program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Among its trade-focused offerings, the campus awards medical assistant programs, with 20 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Federal outcome data for this campus shows a median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $38,955 ten years after entry. The statewide 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. About 29.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,199 in a midsize city setting, this campus offers both short-term career training and broader community college coursework. The medical assistant program may suit students seeking a focused entry point into healthcare support work, including adult career changers, though program length itself is not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Spokane Falls Community College offers medical assistant programs, with 20 completers reported in federal data. This is the primary trade program family listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
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, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 29.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 66.1%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not available.
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 for graduates of this campus are $38,955 ten years after entry, 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 directly for current tuition figures.
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 public accountability standards compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly at (509) 533-3500 or visit https://sfcc.spokane.edu/ for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status directly with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236708.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The medical assistant program may suit adult career changers seeking entry into healthcare support roles, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Spokane Falls Community College at (509) 533-3500 or through its website at https://sfcc.spokane.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236708 to compare institutions directly.
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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.