Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon · Public · 19,531 undergraduates
All 28 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,937 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,229 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,327 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,102 |
| $110k and up | $15,868 |
| All families (average) | $10,405 |
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 | $49,166 | +$12,190 | clears the bar | $12,448 | 1 yr |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,231 | +$24,255 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,540 | +$11,564 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,990 | +$30,014 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,285 | +$22,309 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $59,792 | +$22,816 | clears the bar | $12,800 | 0.6 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $50,811 | +$13,835 | clears the bar | $17,506 | 1.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $71,462 | +$34,486 | clears the bar | $12,666 | 0.4 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $60,004 | +$23,028 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $49,418 | +$12,442 | clears the bar | $19,999 | 1.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $87,002 | +$50,026 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $52,211 | +$15,235 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,601 | +$8,625 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 1 yr |
| Geography and Cartography | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,492 | +$30,516 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $55,469 | +$18,493 | clears the bar | $18,584 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 18% 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.