Sumner College
Portland, Oregon · Private, for-profit · 532 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,094 |
| $30k to $48k | $32,497 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,338 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,635 |
| $110k and up | $32,497 |
| All families (average) | $29,411 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,865 | +$34,889 | clears the bar | $16,322 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $105,785 | +$68,809 | clears the bar | $28,637 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,349 | +$373 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 83% 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.