Chemeketa Community College
Salem, Oregon · Public · 6,610 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,346 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,515 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,932 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,689 |
| $110k and up | $15,167 |
| All families (average) | $8,200 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,747 | +$9,771 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Associate's Degree | $42,286 | +$5,310 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $73,427 | +$36,451 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,154 | +$10,178 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $93,590 | +$56,614 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $106,187 | +$69,211 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $49,948 | +$12,972 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $82,215 | +$45,239 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,802 | -$3,174 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $48,497 | +$11,521 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $95,202 | +$58,226 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 21% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.