Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles, Oregon · Public · 543 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,398 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,328 |
| All families (average) | $10,416 |
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 | $48,548 | +$11,572 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $100,430 | +$63,454 | clears the bar | $18,115 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,558 | +$8,582 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 29% 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.