Lower Columbia College
Longview, Washington · Public · 1,932 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,078 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,069 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,483 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,482 |
| $110k and up | $14,192 |
| All families (average) | $7,630 |
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 | $41,925 | +$1,314 | clears the bar | $7,667 | 5.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $92,471 | +$51,860 | clears the bar | $10,035 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,006 | +$2,395 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 23% 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.