Green River College
About Green River College
Green River College is a public institution in Auburn A,B, Washington with aviation-related degree programs.
Green River College is a public community college in Auburn, Washington, United States. It has a student body of over 13,000 and has satellite campuses in nearby cities of Kent and Enumclaw, Washington. The college primarily awards associates degrees but also offers 9 bachelor's degrees.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 40%
- Graduation rate
- $50,712
- Median earnings
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Aircraft Dispatch
Path to the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate — flight planning, weather analysis, and shared operational control with the pilot in command.
- Air Traffic Control
Trains you to direct aircraft safely and efficiently — often aligned with the FAA Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
- Aviation Management
Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Health Professions18%
- Computer & IT14%
- Business & Marketing13%
- Transportation & Aviation4%
- Homeland Security & Law3%
- Education3%
- Mechanic & Repair Tech2%
- Physical Sciences2%
Official links
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