South Puget Sound Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,075 students.
About This School
South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution located in Olympia, Washington with approximately 3,075 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,132 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
South Puget Sound Community College is a public community college in southwest Olympia, Washington. The college contains 125 acres (0.51 km2) and is serving about 5,300 full and part-time students as of the fall 2020 quarter.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — at just $9,090/year net cost and a median graduation debt of only $6,334, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $34,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a launching pad for a bachelor's degree transfer or a targeted vocational program rather than a standalone credential.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% 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.
South Puget Sound Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Business/Commerce, General ($61,110 vs $49,927 nationally), and most below it in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($36,237 vs $61,982).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 550 | $43,024 | $44,125 | −$1,101 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 47 | $61,110 | $49,927 | +$11,183 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 28 | $85,161 | $80,813 | +$4,348 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 21 | $65,707 | $54,971 | +$10,736 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | $40,895 | $42,269 | −$1,374 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | $47,244 | $48,733 | −$1,489 |
| Computer Programming | 13 | $44,890 | $58,070 | −$13,180 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 13 | $36,237 | $61,982 | −$25,745 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | $52,662 | $47,660 | +$5,002 |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | $45,368 | $44,669 | +$699 |
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?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (3,075 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Puget Sound Community College cost?
The average net price at South Puget Sound Community College is about $9,132 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 South Puget Sound Community College?
South Puget Sound Community College has a graduation rate of 44%, 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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