Green River College
Auburn, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Auburn, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Green River College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 4,965 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,712 ten years after enrollment, which is 24% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 40.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $11,891, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.26x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,803 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Practical Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Computer & Information Systems Security.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,712
Graduation Rate
40.0%
Median Debt
$11,891
Average Net Price
$13,803
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.26x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,965
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,263
Pell Grant Rate
18.6%
Federal Loan Rate
6.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,415
Income $30K–$48K
$12,433
Income $48K–$75K
$14,756
Income $110K+
$21,533
Student Demographics
Women
52.2%
White
24.3%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
12.5%
Two or More Races
7.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.3%
Accreditations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational, Nursing - Bachelors degree (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (61)
Bachelor (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $72,761 | 54 |
| Computer Programming | $92,375 | 35 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 35 |
| Entrepreneurship | $53,220 | 23 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 21 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 8 |
Associate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,139 | 716 |
| Business | $64,756 | 85 |
| Practical Nursing | $76,656 | 71 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $58,294 | 54 |
| Air Transportation | $60,031 | 42 |
| Physical Sciences | $77,477 | 38 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $51,280 | 34 |
| Marketing | $54,972 | 32 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 23 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 21 |
| Geography | Not reported | 16 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | $49,214 | 15 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 14 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Natural Resources Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 3 |
| Registered Nursing | $71,648 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 69 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 54 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 53 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 39 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 20 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 13 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 4 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Associate | 1 |
| Secondary Education | Associate | 1 |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Natural Resources Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
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