by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Spokane Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Spokane Community College is ranked #269 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #9 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Spokane Community College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | #1 of 2 |
| Medical Assisting | #1 of 2 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | #2 of 12 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #55 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed Spokane Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Spokane Community College is ranked #46 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #9 out of #65 for Washington value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Spokane Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Spokane Community College is ranked #269 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Spokane Community College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Spokane Community College costs about $8,294. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $33,174 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,020 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,473 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,294 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $33,174 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Spokane Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Spokane Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,080 | — | — |
| All Students | $33,174 | #269 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $21,892 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,080 | — | — |
| All Students | $33,174 | #9 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $21,892 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Spokane Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,951 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,152 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,773 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,382 |
| Over $110K | $13,615 |
About 67% of Spokane Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,431 per year. Get more details on the Spokane Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Spokane Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.