The Evergreen State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The Evergreen State College at a glance

• 2,160

  students enrolled

• 47,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 653

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,319

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,845 in state, $29,826 out of state

• $34,774

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,320

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

The Evergreen State 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 The Evergreen State College

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

• 71

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Thurston County

  2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $93,985

  median household income

  Thurston County

• 45%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, education, business & management, which lead to programs (2 open), finance (7 open), sales (10 open), operations (16 open).

Hiring most: Michels (5), Esri (4), State of Washington (4), Albertsons Companies (2), Brookdale Senior Living (2), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (2), Penske Truck Leasing (2), Penske Truck Leasing / Penske Logistics (2).

What they hire for: Operations (16), Sales (10), Engineering (9), Finance (7), Clinical (5), Data & Analytics (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council.

• WorkSource Thurston CountyLacey · 360-704-6443 · Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is The Evergreen State College?

The Evergreen State College enrolls about 2,160 students and is a public 4-year institution in Olympia, Washington. It awards about 653 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The Evergreen State College?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The Evergreen State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,774 six years after entry and $45,320 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The Evergreen State College offer AI or data science degrees?

The Evergreen State 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 The Evergreen State College?

71 open professional jobs are listed in Thurston County, 11 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Michels has the most openings.