What Edmonds College does

Edmonds College is a public community college located in Lynnwood, Washington, founded in 1967 and renamed from Edmonds Community College to Edmonds College in April 2020. The institution operates a 50-acre campus and offers a credential ladder spanning short-term certificates through applied and transfer bachelor's degrees, serving a mix of recent high school graduates, adult learners, veterans, and incumbent workers. Its core academic portfolio spans humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business, supplemented by specialized workforce tracks in aerospace manufacturing, supply chain, robotics, and child/youth studies.

The college differentiates through two purpose-built training facilities: the AMSC (Aerospace Manufacturing and Supply Chain) center and the WATR (Washington Aerospace Training and Research) center, both of which underwrite direct employer partnerships with Boeing and Airbus and feed a contracted-training revenue stream. Robotics capability is anchored by the AMSC Robotics and Manufacturing program — funded in part by a $1.3 million federal earmark from Rep. Rick Larsen — and by a student robotics team that won the 2023 FIRST Robotics World Championship ("Jack-in-the-Bot"). New four-year degree launches in Fall 2025 (BAS in Robotics & AI; BS in Computer Science) extend the institution's portfolio beyond applied/transfer credentials.

The business model combines state appropriations, federal financial aid, tuition (with differentiated resident and non-resident rates), federal workforce and veterans funding, and employer-paid contracted training through the AMSC and WATR centers. Auxiliary community-facing programming, such as the "AI for Everyone" event, supports brand positioning and continuing-education pipelines. As a public institution, Edmonds College does not pursue venture-style monetization; rather, it captures revenue from a diversified set of public and employer funding sources tied to enrollment, credential completion, and workforce-training contracts.

Name

Edmonds College

Legal name

Edmonds College

Website

https://edmonds.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Edmonds College is a public community college in Lynnwood, Washington, founded 1967, offering certificates through bachelor's degrees with specialized aerospace, robotics, and workforce training programs anchored by partnerships with Boeing and Airbus.

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Aerospace manufacturing training
• Applied bachelor degrees
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynnwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Edmonds College generates revenue primarily through tuition charges based on credit hours. For 2026-27, resident tuition is $136.14 per credit for 1-10 credits (lower division), with discounted rates for 11-18 credits and beyond. Non-resident tuition is $350.12 per credit. Additional fees include operating fees, building fees, and student activities fees. The college also offers military tuition waivers (25% reduction for eligible veterans) and reduced tuition programs.
2. Workforce Development Programs: Short-term, high-impact manufacturing training programs at the WATR Center and AMSC generate revenue through specialized certificate programs in aerospace manufacturing, providing training for businesses and individuals seeking skills in manufacturing, avionics, and composites.
3. Financial Aid Administration: The college administers federal financial aid (FAFSA), state financial aid (WASFA), grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. School code is 005001. Financial aid file deadlines run quarterly from Summer 2026 through Spring 2027.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edmonds College is a public community college that delivers higher education services ranging from certificate and associate degree programs to bachelor of applied science and bachelor of science degrees. It operates specialized training facilities — the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) and Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center — that provide short-term manufacturing and aerospace credentials, alongside student services such as Running Start dual enrollment, Veterans Resource Center, Career Action Center, and the Center for Families early learning center.

Product overview

Edmonds College is a community college offering workforce training, certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees. The institution operates two specialized training centers: the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) providing short-term manufacturing training, and the Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center offering aerospace manufacturing certificate programs. The college's flagship programs include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (BAS-ROBAI), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and the Robotics and Manufacturing program. Workforce development is supported through programs like Running Start, Worker Retraining, Veterans Resource Center, Career Action Center, and the Center for Families early learning facility. Community education offerings include the annual AI for Everyone event.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) Short-term, high-impact manufacturing training facility for businesses and individuals, located at Paine Field, providing robotics and manufacturing technician training.
• Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center Training and research center for manufacturing, avionics, and composites offering five specialty programs leading to high-wage, high-demand jobs in aerospace manufacturing.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (BAS-ROBAI) Four-year applied degree focusing on hands-on learning to design, implement, and maintain advanced manufacturing systems leveraging robotics, sensors, and data analytics. Cohort-based, hybrid format.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Four-year degree program in computer science launched Fall 2025.
• Manufacturing Core Certificate Online 4-week prerequisite course teaching manufacturing basics required before specialty certificates at WATR Center.
• Electrical Assembly Mechanic Certificate 8-week hybrid certificate program covering aerospace electrical wiring and assembly skills.
• Manufacturing Assembly Mechanic Certificate 8-week hybrid certificate covering aerospace assembly skills including drilling for quality.
• Manufacturing Composites Certificate 8-week hybrid certificate covering aerospace composites manufacturing and safety.
• Tooling Mechanic Certificate 8 or 12-week certificate covering aerospace tooling and metrology skills.
• Quality Assurance Certificate 8-week certificate for quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing; requires prerequisite certification or two years aerospace experience.
• Running Start Tuition-free college credits program for high school juniors and seniors, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.
• Career Action Center Employment center providing recruitment opportunities, career information, job searching, internship education, and access to retraining; connects employers with students through Handshake platform.
• Veterans Resource Center Provides assistance for students utilizing VA education benefits, offering guidance on Chapter 33, Chapter 31, Chapter 35 benefits, healthcare, employment services, and compensation claims.
• Center for Families Early learning center providing high-quality early learning for children ages 3 months to 5 years while offering Early Childhood Education students hands-on practicum experience.
• Worker Retraining Program State program providing job training assistance for displaced workers, unemployed individuals collecting benefits, veterans, and those who exhausted unemployment benefits within 48 months.
• AI for Everyone Annual free community event teaching AI literacy through hands-on workshops, robotics activities, and AI safety awareness for students, career changers, entrepreneurs, and families.
• Campus Housing (Triton Court) On-campus residence hall providing students unique opportunities for living and learning on campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six-student cohorts in robotics program designed to prepare graduates for robotics technician roles in manufacturing environments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is a key industry partner for the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) Robotics and Manufacturing program. The $1.3 million federal grant-funded program was developed over two years with industry input to prepare graduates for robotics technician roles in manufacturing environments. Boeing's involvement helps ensure curriculum relevance and potential employment pathways for graduates.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirbus is an industry partner for the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) Robotics and Manufacturing program. Like Boeing, Airbus provides industry expertise and perspective to help shape curriculum that meets current workforce needs in aerospace manufacturing, potentially creating employment pathways for program graduates.
• Representative Rick LarsenflagshipOthersRepresentative Rick Larsen secured the $1.3 million federal grant that funded the development of the AMSC Robotics and Manufacturing program. This federal funding was instrumental in launching the program and expanding workforce training capabilities at Edmonds College.
• Coast Salish TribescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdmonds College acknowledges the Coast Salish Tribes, Bands and First Nations people including the Snohomish, Duwamish, Tulalip, Suquamish, Snoqualmie and many others as the original inhabitants of the land. The college is committed to honest acknowledgment of history, honoring the land, and sustaining ongoing relations with Indigenous peoples through accountable relationships and informed actions.
• Jack-in-the-Bot Robotics TeamflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jack-in-the-Bot team from Edmonds College won the FIRST Robotics Global Championship, representing the region's excellence in robotics education and demonstrating the college's competitive capabilities in STEM education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everett Community College: Adjacent community college in Everett, WA, sharing the same Snohomish County market and aerospace manufacturing employer base. Operates similar workforce development and transfer programs, making it the most direct geographic peer to Edmonds.
• Bellingham Technical College: Washington technical college offering certificate and associate programs in trades, manufacturing, and technical fields. Direct peer in technical and workforce education philosophy and program structure.
• Clover Park Technical College: Washington technical college with strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing programs in Lakewood. Direct peer in serving aerospace employers (Boeing presence nearby) with hands-on technical training.
• Shoreline Community College: Seattle-metro community college with similar transfer and workforce programs. Direct peer in the Pacific Northwest community college landscape with comparable student demographics and program mix.
• Bates Technical College: Tacoma-based Washington technical college delivering trade, manufacturing, and aerospace-aligned certificate programs to a similar adult learner and workforce retraining population.
• Community Colleges of Spokane: Multi-campus community and technical college district in eastern Washington offering workforce, transfer, and technical programs. Peer in delivering community-college-scale workforce training across diverse student segments.
• South Seattle College: Seattle-metro community college offering associate degrees, workforce training, and continuing education. Comparable to Edmonds in scope and target student segments, including workforce development in trades and technical fields.
• Renton Technical College: Washington technical college focused on skilled trades, manufacturing, and workforce certifications. Direct peer in delivering short-term, employer-aligned technical certificates to a similar Pacific Northwest adult learner population.
• Lake Washington Institute of Technology: Washington technical college on the eastside of Seattle metro, focused on applied bachelor degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development in technology and manufacturing fields.

Broad incumbents

• Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (system): State-level system that operates Edmonds College and 33 other community and technical colleges in Washington. While not a competitive peer, the system is the direct governance parent and policy context that shapes Edmonds' funding, program offerings, and accountability structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EdmondsCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/EdmondsCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edmonds-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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