Spokane Community College | Field Guide 2026

Dr. Kevin Brockbank

Dr. Jenni Martin

  • Todd Woodard, chair
  • Anna Franklin
  • Glenn Johnson
  • Steven Yoshihara
  • Kelly Fukai

1963

Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman counties

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Spokane Community College logo

Spokane Community College (SCC), part of Spokane Colleges, is one of the largest colleges in the Washington State community and technical college system. SCC is a leading provider of nursing and allied health care professionals in Eastern Washington and provides highly skilled manufacturing, technology, and career training programs. SCC also has one of the largest apprenticeship programs in the state. The college's strong transfer programs equip graduates for success as they transfer to four-year colleges. Adult education programs like High School+ and English as a Second Language are also a major part of the college's offerings.

Key Facts

  • English as a Second Language
  • Academic Transfer DTA*
  • Laborers Apprenticeship
  • Nursing DTA*
  • High School Equivalent/GED®

*Direct Transfer Agreement

  • Headcount (all sources): 15,789
  • FTES (all sources): 7,627
  • Headcount (state-funded): 13,737
  • FTES (state-funded): 6,533

  • Apprentices: 2,104
  • Bachelor's: 91
  • Corrections: 614
  • I-BEST: 465
  • International: 90
  • Running Start: 996
  • Worker Retraining: 600

Student Profile

  • Academic/transfer: 19%
  • Basic skills: 23%
  • Workforce education: 44%
  • Other: 14%

Students of color: 28%

  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 4%
  • Asian: 6%
  • Black/African American: 7%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 12%
  • Pacific Islander: 1%
  • White: 58%

  • Full-time: 50%
  • Part-time: 50%

  • Students receiving need-based financial aid: 42%
  • Students with dependents: 7%

  • Female: 7,184
  • Male: 5,554
  • X: 54
  • Not reported: 2,997

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Points of Interest

Through programs including Licensed Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing (RN), Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Radiology Technology, Spokane Community College plays a vital role in training healthcare professionals in Eastern Washington. To expand access for rural students, the Licensed Practical Nursing program will launch in Stevens County in 2026, creating new opportunities for students and their communities.

Workforce training programs offer individuals the opportunity to skill up with short-term, career-focused training to meet regional employer workforce needs. These programs offer a fast-turnaround, modular option for starting a new career or enhancing credentials that align to future advancement in degree programs. Program highlights include Introduction to Biomanufacturing, Basic Manufacturing Certification, Phlebotomy, and Commercial Truck Driving, all created in partnership with Spokane-based employers. Students without previous experience graduate from programs with connections to full time employment opportunities.

Spokane Community College’s apprenticeship programs are experiencing ongoing growth, reflecting increased student interest and employer demand for skilled trades professionals. These programs combine paid, on-the-job training with related classroom instruction, providing a structured pathway into high-demand fields across the region. As participation continues to expand, the college faces growing pressure to ensure that instructional and lab facilities can accommodate this demand. Continued investment in modern training spaces will be essential to sustain program quality and meet Eastern Washington’s workforce needs.

Data is from the 2024-25 academic year. Reflects headcount unless otherwise noted. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

*Students of color percent based on unduplicated headcount. Students may be counted in more than one race, so race/ethnicity percentages may not total 100%. Percentages calculated on reported value.

**Excluding Running Start.