The Washington average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $11,794 (2024-25).
For public community colleges in Washington, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $11,516.
For private community colleges in Washington, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $10,561.
Completed Debt Range: $6,187
$13,296
Avg. Completed Debt: $10,905
Community College Debt For Graduating Students in Washington (2024-25)
College
Completed Debt
Location
Rank: #11.
Bates Technical College![Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.]( "Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.")
Public
Completed Debt: $6,187
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000
Rank: #22.
Cascadia College![Cascadia College Photo - Cascadia College logo]( "Cascadia College Photo - Cascadia College logo")
Public
Completed Debt: $6,216
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 352-8000
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 352-8000
Rank: #33.
Renton Technical College
Public
Completed Debt: $7,807
3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Completed Debt: $9,500
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-9100
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-9100
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $9,500
9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $9,500
555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Carrington College-Spokane
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $9,500
10102 E. Knox Ave., Ste. 200
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 462-3722
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 462-3722
Rank: #88.
Summit Salon Academy
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $9,632
3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 617-7000
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 617-7000
Rank: #99.
Grays Harbor College
Public
Completed Debt: $9,897
1620 Edward P Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-9020
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-9020
Rank: #1010.
Completed Debt: $9,917
237 W Kellogg Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-3000
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-3000
Rank: #1111.
Wenatchee Valley College
Public
Completed Debt: $10,240
1300 Fifth St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 682-6800
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 682-6800
Rank: #1212.
South Seattle College
Public
Completed Debt: $10,250
6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 934-5300
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 934-5300
Rank: #1313.
Highline College![Highline College Photo - Looking west from the plaza outside the library and student union.]( "Highline College Photo - Looking west from the plaza outside the library and student union.")
Public
Completed Debt: $10,486
2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Rank: #1414.
Lower Columbia College![Lower Columbia College Photo - Lower Columbia College's state-of-the-art Health and Science Building]( "Lower Columbia College Photo - Lower Columbia College's state-of-the-art Health and Science Building")
Public
Completed Debt: $10,503
1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 442-2311
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 442-2311
Rank: #1515.
Completed Debt: $10,505
7662 Chanute St NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-2222
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-2222
Rank: #1616.
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Private not-for-profit
Completed Debt: $10,556
305 Harrison St Ste 405
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Seattle Central College
Public
Completed Debt: $11,000
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Completed Debt: $11,000
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 596-5200
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 596-5200
Rank: #1919.
Clark College
Public
Completed Debt: $11,206
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 992-2000
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 992-2000
Rank: #2020.
Edmonds College![Edmonds College Photo - Edmonds Community College offers Associate of Science degrees with areas of emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology and Earth Science, Physics, Computer Science, General Pre- Engineering, and the Pre-Engineering areas of Bioengineering: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, and Materials Science.]( "Edmonds College Photo - Edmonds Community College offers Associate of Science degrees with areas of emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology and Earth Science, Physics, Computer Science, General Pre- Engineering, and the Pre-Engineering areas of Bioengineering: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, and Materials Science.")
Public
Completed Debt: $11,250
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 640-1459
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 640-1459
Rank: #2121.
Green River College
Public
Completed Debt: $11,572
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-9111
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-9111
Rank: #2222.
Completed Debt: $11,794
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Olympic College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
1600 Chester Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 792-6050
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 792-6050
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Completed Debt: $12,000
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Completed Debt: $12,000
3410 W Whistalks Way
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 533-3500
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 533-3500
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Tacoma Community College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,000
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bellevue College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,500
3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 564-1000
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 564-1000
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Columbia Basin College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,500
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Yakima Valley College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,500
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907
(509) 574-4600
Yakima, WA 98907
(509) 574-4600
Rank: #3030.
Skagit Valley College
Public
Completed Debt: $12,735
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-7600
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-7600
Rank: #3131.
Completed Debt: $12,877
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
Rank: #3232.
Completed Debt: $13,000
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-8400
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-8400
Rank: #3333.
North Seattle College
Public
Completed Debt: $13,004
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
Rank: #3434.
Peninsula College
Public
Completed Debt: $13,261
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-9277
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-9277
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Pierce College District![Pierce College District Photo - Students gather outside the Gaspard Building on the Puyallup Campus.]( "Pierce College District Photo - Students gather outside the Gaspard Building on the Puyallup Campus.")
Public
Completed Debt: $13,296
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average community college debt for graduating students?
The Washington average community college debt for graduating students is $11,794 for 2024-25.
What are schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in Washington?
The schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in Washington include Bates Technical College, Cascadia College and Renton Technical College.
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