Southwestern Oregon Community College
Public two-year college in Coos Bay, OR that costs an average of $7,455 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,455
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,656
PublicTown (remote)1,270 undergraduates
Cost of Southwestern Oregon Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,364 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,725 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,221 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,455 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,415 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,426 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,388 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,235 |
| $110,001+ | $12,213 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Southwestern Oregon Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,195 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,656 |
| Rank in Oregon (earnings) | 10th of 13 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 41% |
| Students with federal loans | 19% |
Majors and programs at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 42 | $28,173 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 8 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 17 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 85 | — | $15,640 |
| Precision Metal Working | 82 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 94 | $91,670 | $24,769 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 370 | $34,703 | $9,486 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 42 | $28,044 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 8 | — | — |
| Forest Engineering | — | — | — |
| Forestry | 2 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 4 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Physics | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oregon
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton | $15,278 | — | $43,936 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles | $18,314 | — | $45,023 |
| Clatsop Community College | Astoria | $11,607 | — | $44,554 |
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass | $4,392 | — | $41,327 |
| Central Oregon Community College | Bend | $10,426 | — | $43,858 |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham | $5,233 | — | $46,423 |
| Oregon Coast Community College | Newport | $18,336 | — | — |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City | $10,965 | — | $49,259 |
About Southwestern Oregon Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Coos Bay, OR |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,270 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | socc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Southwestern Oregon Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,364 a year (tuition and fees: $7,725). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,455 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,415.
How much do Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,656 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 13 similar colleges in Oregon.
What is Southwestern Oregon Community College's graduation rate?
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.