Olympic College helps students build skills for the next phase of their life or career through its numerous educational options. Students can earn a certificate or an associate's degree, or complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree. Students who wish to complete a bachelor's degree locally can opt for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree now available at the Bremerton campus or choose to transfer to one of the universities that are co-located at the Bremerton or Poulsbo campuses. In addition, OC offers courses to update job skills, get job training, or simply as personal enrichment. When Olympic College opened in 1946, fifty-six percent of its entering class was comprised of Veterans of military service. Throughout the ensuing years, OC has cultivated strong relationships with its Veteran community and has been named among the top military friendly colleges and universities in the United States