Spokane Community College
Spokane Community College offers hands-on training in high-demand fields such as Registered Nursing, Electrical and Power Transmission, Electromechanical Technologies, and HVAC/R. Many programs emphasize practical experience in labs that simulate real work environments, preparing students for immediate employment. The college also features a Skilled Trades Preparation (STP) program that partners with 18 apprenticeship programs, often leading to direct hiring opportunities after the 11-week training. Career services include individualized counseling, resume building, interview practice, and connections with employers through job fairs and networking events.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Spokane Community College
17 trade programs at Spokane CC, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
87 | $77,999/yr | $17,658 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → |
84 | $66,921/yr | $5,383 |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → |
77 | $41,451/yr | — |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
74 | $32,404/yr | $9,373 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
73 | $63,228/yr | $18,211 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
72 | $37,228/yr | $14,679 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
72 | $36,003/yr | $15,000 |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare nationwide → |
70 | $31,873/yr | $20,775 |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
69 | $31,974/yr | $20,334 |
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Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
67 | $66,293/yr | — |
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Related Services Compare nationwide → |
67 | $23,529/yr | — |
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Business Operations Support
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Compare nationwide → |
64 | $26,402/yr | $11,347 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
63 | $35,309/yr | $9,102 |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
62 | $34,974/yr | $6,315 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
59 | $42,862/yr | $16,222 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
52 | $34,583/yr | $13,931 |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
46 | $17,869/yr | $6,460 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Washington
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Washington, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Washington
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Washington. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Spokane
Other cities in Washington with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Spokane.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 17 trade and vocational programs at Spokane Community College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.