South Puget Sound Community College
Public in Olympia, WA. 15 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $43,161 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $43,152 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $43,161 one year out, 34% below the national median for dental assisting associate degree programs ($65,056).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate degree): graduates earned $43,152 one year out, about the same as the national median for medical assistant associate degree programs ($42,087).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Pierce College District (Lakewood, WA), about 20 miles away
- Centralia College (Centralia, WA), about 21 miles away
- Centralia Beauty College (Centralia, WA), about 21 miles away
- Clover Park Technical College (Lakewood, WA), about 23 miles away
- Tacoma Community College (Tacoma, WA), about 24 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.