Peninsula College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,263 students.
About This School
Peninsula College is a public institution located in Port Angeles, Washington with approximately 1,263 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,246 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $33,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Peninsula College is a public community college in Port Angeles, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula. It is part of the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system and offers Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Behavioral Healthcare degrees, transfer Associate degree programs, professional-technical degrees and certificates, community education courses, and pre-college courses. It also has distance education and online learning options.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,529/year net price and $9,000 median debt, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer in Washington state, which is a genuine advantage. However, the 41% graduation rate is worth paying attention to — many students don't finish, so going in with a clear plan and strong support system matters. If you're looking to transfer to a four-year school or earn a career-focused certificate on a tight budget, this is a solid option, but the $33,100 median earnings at 10 years suggests the bachelor's programs here likely won't fast-track you into a high-earning career.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 177 | $36,198 | $44,125 | −$7,927 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 28 | $77,542 | $80,813 | −$3,271 |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | $38,488 | $56,451 | −$17,963 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,263 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Peninsula College cost?
The average net price at Peninsula College is about $9,246 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Peninsula College?
Peninsula College has a graduation rate of 37%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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