Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
Public two-year college in Bend, OR that costs an average of $10,426 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,426
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,858
PublicMidsize city3,789 undergraduates
Cost of COCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,572 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,211 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $13,959 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,529 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,426 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,028 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,119 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,811 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,890 |
| $110,001+ | $16,397 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with COCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,090 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,858 |
| Rank in Oregon (earnings) | 9th of 13 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,463 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $130 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 33% |
| Students with federal loans | 42% |
Majors and programs at COCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 129 | $47,190 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 24 | $42,786 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Forestry | 4 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — | — |
| Mechanics and Repairers | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 1 | — | — |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 21 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 44 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 105 | $95,430 | $19,605 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 36 | $79,304 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 89 | $42,349 | $8,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 660 | $23,777 | $5,990 |
| Air Transportation | 79 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 37 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Education | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 36 | — | — |
| Forestry | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 14 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oregon
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham | $5,233 | — | $46,423 |
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass | $4,392 | — | $41,327 |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City | $10,965 | — | $49,259 |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany | $11,308 | — | $46,525 |
| Lane Community College | Eugene | $12,828 | — | $42,854 |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem | $5,855 | — | $45,297 |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay | $7,455 | — | $43,656 |
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton | $15,278 | — | $43,936 |
About COCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bend, OR |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 3,789 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | cocc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does COCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,572 a year (tuition and fees: $5,211 in-state, $13,959 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,426 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,028.
How much do COCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,858 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 13 similar colleges in Oregon.
What is COCC's graduation rate?
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.