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PC

Portland Community College

Portland, ORPublicCity Setting
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Accept Rate
N/A
$10,405
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
19.5K
Students
Large campus body
$37,160
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Portland Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Portland, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.5K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences9% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,099
Earnings 5yr: $98,021
Debt: $32,000
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,597
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,002
Earnings 5yr: $87,283
Debt: $22,484
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,031
Earnings 5yr: $83,086
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,545
Earnings 5yr: $87,006
Debt: $17,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,457
Earnings 5yr: $48,451
Debt: $19,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,462
Earnings 5yr: $64,976
Debt: $12,666
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,948
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,492
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,644
Computer Programming.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $66,990
Earnings 5yr: $65,818
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,659
Earnings 5yr: $51,213
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,566
Earnings 5yr: $58,557
Debt: $24,250
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,183
Earnings 5yr: $50,936
Debt: $23,570
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $61,231
Earnings 5yr: $56,567
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,004
Earnings 5yr: $56,558
Debt: $23,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,792
Earnings 5yr: $49,470
Debt: $15,273
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $59,285
Earnings 5yr: $51,717
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,469
Earnings 5yr: $46,875
Debt: $24,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,279
Earnings 5yr: $57,704
Debt: $28,402
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,211
Earnings 5yr: $44,473
Debt: $20,031

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,405
In-State Tuition$5,220
Out-of-State Tuition$10,440
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$37,160
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,592

Completion Signals

18%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
63%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,287
Est. Monthly Payment
$79/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
59%
Avg Family Income
$31,405
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