South Seattle College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South Seattle College at a glance

• 1,616

  students enrolled

• 590

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,004

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,458 in state, $4,947 out of state

• $43,070

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,486

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

South Seattle College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around South Seattle College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of King County, where the college is.

• 7,278

  open professional jobs

• 402

  entry level

  47 say no experience is needed

• 23%

  ask for AI skills

  1,674 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, physical sciences, which lead to finance (611 open), sales (386 open), operations (647 open), marketing (241 open), human resources (207 open), strategy (53 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,107), SpaceX (333), Shield AI (142), TerraPower (59), Anduril Industries (49), Oracle (49), Paccar (49), Okta (45).

What they hire for: Engineering (2,600), Operations (647), Data & Analytics (644), Finance (611), Sales (386), Product (342). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is South Seattle College?

South Seattle College enrolls about 1,616 students and is a public 4-year institution in Seattle, Washington. It awards about 590 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South Seattle College?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South Seattle College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,070 six years after entry and $44,486 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South Seattle College offer AI or data science degrees?

South Seattle College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near South Seattle College?

7,278 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 402 of them entry level and 47 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.