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Portland, Oregon · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 19,531 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts
Portland Community College is a public institution in Portland, OR, that mainly awards associate degrees to a student body of 19,531. It offers a wide range of trade and allied health programs with earnings data reported for graduates two years after completion. The school serves a significant portion of Pell Grant recipients, reflecting its focus on accessible higher education.
The average annual net price after aid is reported at $10,405, but prospective students should weigh this against the median student debt of $12,999 at completion. Completion rates are reported at 19.5%, which is a statistic to consider alongside transfer-out numbers not included in the federal data. Earnings vary by program, with the Allied Health Diagnostic certificate showing a typical median of $73,635 two years after entry compared to $44,592 ten years after entry for the general population.
Net price is 18% above the Oregon median ($8,825) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.
32% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Oregon.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | undergraduate certificate | $73,635 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | associate degree | $59,253 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | associate degree | $51,482 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | associate degree | $50,856 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $42,682 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | $35,701 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | undergraduate certificate | $34,467 |
| Precision Metal Working | associate degree | $33,281 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | $32,711 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | associate degree | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Program | Credential | Median earnings (2 yr after completion) |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | associate degree | $71,015 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $63,005 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | associate degree | $61,218 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $59,950 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $58,673 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | associate degree | $55,151 |
| Fire Protection | associate degree | $52,107 |
| Computer Programming | undergraduate certificate | $50,856 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $48,432 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | associate degree | $46,087 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | associate degree | $42,682 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $41,193 |
| Computer Programming | associate degree | $40,461 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | associate degree | $38,485 |
| Legal Support Services | associate degree | $38,072 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | associate degree | $35,594 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $33,993 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | $33,993 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | associate degree | $33,459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | associate degree | $32,772 |
| Design and Applied Arts | associate degree | $31,133 |
| Accounting and Related Services | associate degree | $30,228 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | associate degree | $29,685 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | associate degree | $29,141 |
| Accounting and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | $28,366 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | associate degree | $26,874 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | associate degree | $24,035 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | associate degree | $22,667 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | associate degree | $21,508 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Environmental Design | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Education, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Education, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | associate degree | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| American Sign Language | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| American Sign Language | associate degree | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Biotechnology | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Biotechnology | associate degree | not reported |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | associate degree | not reported |
| Gerontology | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Gerontology | associate degree | not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Fire Protection | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Homeland Security | associate degree | not reported |
| Human Services, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Human Services, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Geography and Cartography | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Geography and Cartography | associate degree | not reported |
| Construction Trades, General | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Construction Trades, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | associate degree | not reported |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Air Transportation | associate degree | not reported |
| Design and Applied Arts | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | associate degree | not reported |
| Fine and Studio Arts | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Fine and Studio Arts | associate degree | not reported |
| Music | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Music | associate degree | not reported |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Management Information Systems and Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Marketing | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Marketing | associate degree | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. 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 |
| Clatsop Community College | Astoria | $10,548 | 33.8% | $39,477 |
| Lane Community College | Eugene | $9,123 | 22% | $38,075 |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany | $11,553 | 15.4% | $41,363 |