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2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington

21 Schools Ranked
$4,651 Avg Tuition & Fees*

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Washington to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
$4,799 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found North Seattle College to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Washington.

The average tuition and fees at North Seattle is $4,799. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Centralia College

Centralia, Washington
$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Centralia College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Centralia College is $4,770. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,239.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Centralia College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Centralia College Report

#3

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
$4,670 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

The average tuition and fees at Seattle Central is $4,670. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Seattle Central, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
$4,057 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Bellevue College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Washington.

Students from Washington who attend BC full time pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,594.

BC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Bellevue College Report

#5

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

Students from Washington who attend Spokane Community College full time pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,135.

One thing to take note of is that Spokane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Spokane Community College Report

$4,609 Average Tuition & Fees

Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,609 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LWTech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,146.

LWTech does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees

Clover Park Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,740 to cover tuition and fees at CPTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Online courses are available at CPTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
$4,929 Average Tuition & Fees

Tacoma Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tacoma Community College is $4,929. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,391.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tacoma Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
$4,101 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Olympic College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Washington who attend OC full time pay an average of $4,101 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,638.

OC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Olympic College Report

#10

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, Washington
$4,868 Average Tuition & Fees

Whatcom Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,868 in tuition and fees if they attend Whatcom Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,473.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Whatcom Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
$5,959 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia Basin College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CBC is $5,959. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,735.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CBC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Columbia Basin College Report

#12

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington ranking.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Walla Walla Community College Report

#13

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, Washington
$4,431 Average Tuition & Fees

Skagit Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Skagit Valley College is $4,431. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,507.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Skagit Valley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington
$4,062 Average Tuition & Fees

Everett Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

Students from Washington who attend Everett Community College full time pay an average of $4,062 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,597.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Everett Community College. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, Washington
$4,629 Average Tuition & Fees

Big Bend Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,629 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Big Bend Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,098.

Online courses are available at Big Bend Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, Washington
$4,883 Average Tuition & Fees

Yakima Valley College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at YVC is $4,883. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,352.

Online courses are available at YVC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Renton Technical College

Renton, Washington
$5,671 Average Tuition & Fees

Renton Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees if they attend Renton Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,131.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Renton Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Renton Technical College Report

#18

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, Washington
$4,004 Average Tuition & Fees

Bellingham Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,004 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,227.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Bellingham Technical College Report

#19

Lower Columbia College

Longview, Washington
$4,182 Average Tuition & Fees

Lower Columbia College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list.

Students from Washington who attend LCC full time pay an average of $4,182 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,403.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCC. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen, Washington
$4,503 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Grays Harbor College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,503 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GHC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,040.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GHC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#21

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, Washington
$4,317 Average Tuition & Fees

Peninsula College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Washington ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,317 in tuition and fees if they attend Peninsula College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,779.

Online courses are available at Peninsula College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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