Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 17.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,592
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,999
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $138/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $73,635 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $71,015 | $21,634 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $63,005 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Associate | $61,218 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $59,950 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $59,253 | $20,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $58,673 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate | $55,151 | |
| Fire Protection. | Associate | $52,107 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $51,482 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $50,856 | $16,625 |
| Computer Programming. | Certificate | $50,856 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $48,432 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $46,087 | |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $42,682 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $44,592 ten years after leaving, while carrying typical debt of $12,999. Monthly loan payments of $138 represent just 3.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 91.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Portland's thriving healthcare, manufacturing, and service sectors. Many graduates transfer to four-year universities or enter skilled trades like nursing, automotive technology, and computer programming. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 29% compares favorably to the national community college average of 35%. With low debt loads and solid earning potential in a city known for its job market diversity, this represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.