Portland Community College
Public two-year college in Portland, OR that costs an average of $6,234 a year after financial aid and graduates 19% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,234
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
19%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,571
PublicLarge city19,531 undergraduates
Cost of Portland Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $14,489 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,430 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,830 |
| Books and supplies | $1,728 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,234 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,280 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,861 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,725 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,050 |
| $110,001+ | $13,888 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Portland Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 19% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,115 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,571 |
| Rank in Oregon (earnings) | 2nd of 13 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $13,671 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $155 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 20% |
Majors and programs at Portland Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 252 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 135 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 371 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 38 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 39 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 37 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 229 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 275 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 114 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 74 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 78 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 201 | — | — |
| Education | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 22 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 92 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 29 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 15 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 86 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 87 | — | — |
| Human Services | 52 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 58 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 124 | — | — |
| Marketing | 25 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 66 | — | — |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 49 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 465 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 40 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 13 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 189 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (47)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 55 | $69,959 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3,954 | $37,051 | $10,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 66 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 90 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 3 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 19 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 18 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 40 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 140 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 88 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 178 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 48 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 152 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 57 | — | — |
| Education | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 34 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 8 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 34 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 7 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Human Services | 29 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 54 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Marketing | 18 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 24 | — | — |
| Music | 42 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 35 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 39 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 59 | — | $20,554 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 29 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 130 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 52 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oregon
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem | $5,855 | — | $45,297 |
| Lane Community College | Eugene | $12,828 | — | $42,854 |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany | $11,308 | — | $46,525 |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City | $10,965 | — | $49,259 |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham | $5,233 | — | $46,423 |
| Central Oregon Community College | Bend | $10,426 | — | $43,858 |
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass | $4,392 | — | $41,327 |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay | $7,455 | — | $43,656 |
About Portland Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 19,531 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | pcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Portland Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $14,489 a year (tuition and fees: $5,430 in-state, $10,830 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,234 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,280.
How much do Portland Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,571 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 13 similar colleges in Oregon.
What is Portland Community College's graduation rate?
19% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.