Portland Community College
Portland, OR · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 8,937 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 9,229 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 11,327 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 14,102 | |
| $110,001+ | 15,868 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $44,592 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23% | |
| Black | 6% | |
| Asian | 8% | |
| Two or more races | 7% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Two-year institutions in OR
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-Portland | Not reported | Not reported | $33,003 |
| Blue Mountain Community College | $13,095 | Not reported | $38,375 |
| Carrington College-Portland | Not reported | Not reported | $36,625 |
| Central Oregon Community College | $12,266 | Not reported | $38,940 |
| Clackamas Community College | $7,855 | Not reported | $42,886 |
| Clatsop Community College | $10,548 | Not reported | $39,477 |
| College of Hair Design Careers | Not reported | Not reported | $23,915 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | $10,416 | Not reported | $44,440 |
| Concorde Career College-Portland | Not reported | Not reported | $31,599 |
| Institute of Technology | Not reported | Not reported | $37,507 |
| Klamath Community College | $7,050 | Not reported | $34,357 |
| Linn-Benton Community College | $11,553 | Not reported | $41,363 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $101,099 | $80,813 | $32,000 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | $93,597 | $59,378 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $87,002 | $65,389 | $22,484 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $86,031 | $73,593 | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $76,545 | $67,792 | $17,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $73,457 | $61,982 | $19,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $71,462 | $58,424 | $12,666 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $68,948 | $57,472 | Not reported |
| Geography and Cartography. | $67,492 | $58,705 | $21,644 |
| Computer Programming. | $66,990 | $56,556 | Not reported |
| Precision Metal Working. | $64,659 | $56,451 | Not reported |
| Computer Programming. | $63,566 | $58,070 | $24,250 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $63,183 | $41,737 | $23,570 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $61,231 | $51,586 | Not reported |
| Legal Support Services. | $60,004 | $44,669 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $59,792 | $48,733 | $15,273 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $59,285 | $43,365 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $55,469 | $46,706 | $24,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $54,279 | $37,073 | $28,402 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $52,211 | $47,660 | $20,031 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10