This college system in Seattle encompasses three community college campuses in Seattle (South, Central and North), plus the Seattle Vocational Institute, with a total combined enrollment of over 50,000 students. Transferable degrees include a general Associate of Arts degree, plus emphases in business, natural sciences or computer science/engineering. Non-transferable vocational/technical degrees and certificates are offered in accounting, communication, culinary arts, health professions, landscaping and many others--over 100 in all. Program offerings differ by campus, and the Seattle Vocational Institute offers only certificate programs in fields such as dental assisting and cosmetology.
Seattle Community Colleges
1500 Harvard Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
206-587-4100
seattlecolleges.edu
This career-focused school is located in Lakewood, a few miles southwest of Tacoma, offering degree and certificate programs in dozens of fields of study, which include dental assisting, culinary arts, early childhood education, nursing, aviation maintenance and many others. This school also offers an adult high school program and GED preparation for adults wishing to complete their high school diplomas, as well as programs for current high school students who want a head start on college courses.
Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-589-5800
cptc.edu
Located in Walla Walla, in southeastern Washington near the Oregon border, this community college offers an array of degrees and certificates, both transferable and vocational. Besides the general Associate of Arts, transferable degrees include emphases on business, agriculture, biology, math, criminal justice and others. Non-transferable degrees and certificates are offered in such fields as cosmetology, medical assisting and computer science. Additionally, this school offers specific degrees and programs relevant to its rural location, such as turf or water management, diesel technology, energy systems technology and even John Deere technology.
Walla Walla Community College
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-522-2500
wwcc.edu
Located in the northwest corner of Washington State, near the Canadian border, this school in Bellingham offers over 30 associate's degrees (and over 50 certificate programs) in vocational fields of study. Degrees include automotive technology, building construction technology, welding and radiologic technology; certificate programs are offered in clerical assisting, phlebotomy, leadership management, and other fields. Several of its programs offer both degree and certificate options. Specific to its location along the Pacific coast, this school also offers degrees and certificates in fisheries technology.
Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-752-7000
btc.ctc.edu