Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 32.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,310
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,375
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $131/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $65,974 | $16,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $64,990 | $17,522 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate | $47,260 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Certificate | $36,141 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $32,563 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $32,213 | $10,354 |
Outcomes Overview
Bellevue College graduates earn a median of $56,310 ten years after graduation with typical debt of just $12,375. Monthly loan payments of $131 represent only 2.8% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 90.9% employment rate reflects strong job placement in the Seattle metro area's thriving tech and healthcare sectors. Many graduates leverage their associate degrees as stepping stones to four-year universities or enter high-demand fields like nursing, information technology, and business. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 22%, graduates face minimal financial burden compared to typical four-year college debt loads. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.