Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Pendleton, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Blue Mountain Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 962 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,375 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 27.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.2x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,095 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Agricultural Production, Teacher Education, and Fire Protection.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,375
Graduation Rate
27.0%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$13,095
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.47x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
962
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,076
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,754
Pell Grant Rate
32.5%
Federal Loan Rate
7.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,374
Income $30K–$48K
$11,884
Income $48K–$75K
$13,508
Income $110K+
$17,245
Student Demographics
Women
62.9%
White
42.0%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
33.1%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.6%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (26)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,015 | 140 |
| Registered Nursing | $102,910 | 15 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 12 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 6 |
| Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 1 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Colleges in Oregon
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Oregon
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Oregon
- Most Affordable Colleges in Oregon
- Best ROI Colleges in Oregon
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Oregon
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