by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.
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Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Washington to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Clover Park Technical College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for associate degrees in Washington for overall quality. Located in Lakewood, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Clover Park Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,430 a year for undergraduates.
Out of the 33 associate degree schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lake Washington Institute of Technology is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Washington. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,727 a year.
Out of the 33 associate degree schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellevue College landed the #3 spot on the list. BC is located in Bellevue, Washington and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Bellevue College a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,717 a year.
Out of the 33 associate degree schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellingham Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Bellingham, Washington.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bellingham Technical College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Washington. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,654 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at Highline College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington. Highline is located in Des Moines, Washington and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Highline College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,764 a year.
Renton Technical College landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Located in Renton, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Renton Technical College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Washington. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,945 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #7, Shoreline Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington list. Shoreline Community College is a small public school located in Shoreline, Washington.
Shoreline Community College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,916 a year.
Olympic College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking, coming in at #8. Bremerton, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Olympic College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,501 a year for undergraduates.
Columbia Basin College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Located in Pasco, Washington, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia Basin College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Washington. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,939 a year for undergraduates.
Seattle Central College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. This small public school is located in Seattle, Washington.
Not only is Seattle Central College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,238 a year.
Cascadia College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington list. Bothell, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Cascadia College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,580 a year for undergraduates.
Edmonds Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking, coming in at #12. Edmonds Community College is located in Lynnwood, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Edmonds Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,483 a year for undergraduates.
Tacoma Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Tacoma Community College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington.
Not only is Tacoma Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,579 a year.
With a ranking of #14, North Seattle College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington list. North Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Seattle College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Washington. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,569 a year.
Spokane Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking, coming in at #15. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Spokane, Washington.
Spokane Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,606 a year.
South Seattle College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. This small public school is located in Seattle, Washington.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, South Seattle College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Washington. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,214 a year.
Clark College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Located in Vancouver, Washington, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Clark College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,969 a year.
Centralia College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Located in Centralia, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Centralia College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,044 a year.
Wenatchee Valley College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. WVC is a public institution located in Wenatchee, Washington.
Not only is Wenatchee Valley College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $11,820 a year.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school situated in Lakewood, Washington.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom has the honor of being ranked #19 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,546 a year for undergraduates.
Walla Walla Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington list. Located in Walla Walla, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
Walla Walla Community College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,500 a year.
Yakima Valley College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking. Located in Yakima, Washington, the school is a small public institution.
Yakima Valley College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,367 a year.
Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking, coming in at #23. Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Spokane Falls Community College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,606 a year.
South Puget Sound Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington ranking, coming in at #24. This small public school is located in Olympia, Washington.
Not only is South Puget Sound Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Washington for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,069 a year.
Skagit Valley College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Washington list. Skagit Valley College is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Skagit Valley College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Washington for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,081 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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