South Puget Sound Community College

What are the graduation rates for students at South Puget Sound Community College?

SPSCC's reported overall graduation rate is 44% in the 2024-25 institutional data. That is a cohort measure, not the percentage of all enrolled students who eventually complete a credential.

Community-college graduation measures commonly focus on first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students completing within a defined period. They do not describe every part-time learner, returning adult, or student who leaves after transferring. The figure is useful for comparing a consistently defined outcome, but a prospective transfer student should also ask how often students progress into the intended university program.

What is the earning potential for graduates at South Puget Sound Community College?

Potential earnings after SPSCC depend heavily on the program, whether a student transfers for further education, and the job market at the time of employment. A single college-wide salary would obscure those differences.

When comparing career-focused programs, look for outcomes tied to the exact credential and a clearly defined group of former students. Check whether a figure is a median or an average, how long after attendance it was measured, and whether it includes only people with reported earnings. Wages alone also leave out factors such as licensing, work hours, further schooling, and the cost of completing the program.