What programs are offered and at what credential levels?

The school offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services and Registered Nursing as undergraduate certificates or associate degrees. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies and Precision Metal Working are available as both undergraduate certificates and associate degrees. Other offerings include Computer Science and Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degrees, plus 11 more programs beyond the trades.

What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?

Reported median earnings two years after completion for Registered Nursing are $69,338. For Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, the figure is $25,194. Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates report $27,377 two years after completion. The school does not report specific two-year earnings for vehicle repair or metal working programs.

How many students finish?

The reported completion rate is 33.8%. Public community colleges often have lower reported rates because the data does not always capture students who transfer out of the institution.

Is the school public or private?

Clatsop Community College is a public school. Thirty-eight point eight percent of its students receive Pell Grants.

How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $11,602. The average annual net price after aid is $10,548. This means the total debt reported at completion is roughly equivalent to the cost of one year of attendance after financial aid.

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Clatsop Community College

Astoria, Oregon · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 493 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr

$10,548

cheaper than 36% of comparable schools

Completion rate

33.8%

Median debt at completion

$11,602

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$39,477

earns ~$3,742.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Clatsop Community College in Astoria, OR is a public school that mainly awards associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $10,548, it serves students seeking trades or nursing training. The school offers programs ranging from medical assisting to vehicle repair.

What to know

The reported completion rate is 33.8%, which includes transfer-outs and should be weighed against the $11,602 median student debt at completion. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,477, but this varies significantly by program. For example, Registered Nursing graduates report median earnings of $69,338 two years after completion, while Allied Health graduates report $25,194.

Net price is 20% above the Oregon median ($8,825) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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38.8% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Oregon.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$25,194
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported

Show all 14 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$69,338
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$27,377
Computer Science	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Historic Preservation and Conservation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Historic Preservation and Conservation	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Marine Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Marine Transportation	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?: The school offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services and Registered Nursing as undergraduate certificates or associate degrees. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies and Precision Metal Working are available as both undergraduate certificates and associate degrees. Other offerings include Computer Science and Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degrees, plus 11 more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?: Reported median earnings two years after completion for Registered Nursing are $69,338. For Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, the figure is $25,194. Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates report $27,377 two years after completion. The school does not report specific two-year earnings for vehicle repair or metal working programs.
How many students finish?: The reported completion rate is 33.8%. Public community colleges often have lower reported rates because the data does not always capture students who transfer out of the institution.
Is the school public or private?: Clatsop Community College is a public school. Thirty-eight point eight percent of its students receive Pell Grants.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $11,602. The average annual net price after aid is $10,548. This means the total debt reported at completion is roughly equivalent to the cost of one year of attendance after financial aid.

Other options in Oregon

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Blue Mountain Community College	Pendleton	$13,095	37.1%	$38,375
Chemeketa Community College	Salem	$8,200	25.7%	$40,968
Clackamas Community College	Oregon City	$7,855	30.5%	$42,886
Lane Community College	Eugene	$9,123	22%	$38,075
Linn-Benton Community College	Albany	$11,553	15.4%	$41,363
Mt Hood Community College	Gresham	$7,821	24%	$41,125

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 208415. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.