Cheapest Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Colleges in Washington

Washington's community colleges offer strong value for health sciences education, with Seattle Central College's net cost of just $6,329 standing in stark contrast to private options that exceed $25,000 annually. The state's expanding healthcare sector, driven by major medical centers and an aging population, creates steady demand for allied health professionals. Public institutions dominate the affordable options, with four of the seven programs costing under $14,000 per year after aid.

Programs

$6,329 – $25,161

Net Price Range

$34,908

Avg. Program Earnings

56.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Seattle Central College Seattle, Washington	$6,329	$4,865	31.4%
2	University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington	$10,898	$12,559	68.2%	88.1%
3	Bellevue College Bellevue, Washington	$11,289	$4,305	33.5%
4	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091	$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
5	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
6	Walla Walla University College Place, Washington	$23,992	$33,027	64.2%
7	Northwest University Kirkland, Washington	$25,161	$36,035	63.5%	94.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between public and private health sciences programs in Washington?

Public colleges like Seattle Central ($6,329 net cost) and Bellevue College ($11,289) benefit from state funding and the Washington College Grant program. Private institutions like Northwest University ($25,161) and Walla Walla University ($23,992) rely primarily on tuition revenue, creating a price gap of nearly $20,000 annually.

How do graduation rates vary among Washington's affordable health sciences programs?

University of Washington-Seattle leads with an 83.7% graduation rate despite moderate costs of $13,485 net. Community colleges show lower completion rates, with Seattle Central at 31.4% and Bellevue at 33.5%. Eastern Washington University offers a middle ground with 47.2% graduation rates at $13,091 net cost.

Does choosing a more expensive program guarantee better earnings outcomes?

Available data shows University of Washington campuses reporting $34,908 median earnings regardless of whether students attended the Seattle campus ($13,485 net) or Bothell campus ($10,898 net). This suggests program quality and university reputation may matter more than the specific campus location for earning potential.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.