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$5,040Tuition
18,365Students
18%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,592Earnings
#23 in OregonPublic2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,080
Average Net Price
$9,920
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,078
Books & Supplies
$1,710
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,999
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$138/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,626
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,932
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,708
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,879
$110,001+ $15,645

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $8,626 and $15,645 annually depending on income. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best financial deal at $8,626 per year. Those from higher-income families earning over $110,000 pay the full $15,645. A two-year associate degree costs roughly $17,252 to $31,290 total. Only 7.96% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,055.

Graduates typically manage their debt well in Portland's job market. The median debt of $12,999 translates to monthly payments of $138. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $44,592, making loan payments manageable at roughly 3.7% of income. The 35.54% loan repayment rate reflects the challenge many community college students face balancing work and studies. Students from low-income families get the strongest value proposition, paying less than half what wealthier families pay while accessing the same career training programs.

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