Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR · Public · Associate degree-granting

Chemeketa Community College, based in Salem, Oregon, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 6,610 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,968 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 21.8%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,822, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.2x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,200 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Hospitality Management, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Human Development & Family Studies, and Computer & Information Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,968
Graduation Rate
21.8%
Median Debt
$12,822
Average Net Price
$8,200
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.2x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
6,610
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,345
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,040
Pell Grant Rate
36.9%
Federal Loan Rate
17.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,346
Income $30K–$48K
$6,515
Income $48K–$75K
$8,932
Income $110K+
$15,167

Student Demographics

Women
56.8%
White
50.2%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
36.0%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
4.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.3%

Accreditations

Programs (53)

Associate (27)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $46,747 756
Computer & Information Sciences $73,427 36
Special Education $42,286 35
Registered Nursing $106,187 33
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $93,590 32
Fire Protection Not reported 25
Accounting $49,948 20
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 15
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $48,497 15
Business Administration & Management Not reported 15
Criminal Justice & Corrections $47,154 14
Hospitality Management Not reported 14
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 12
Electrical Engineering Not reported 9
Building Construction Not reported 9
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Security & Protective Services Not reported 8
Business Operations Not reported 8
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 7
Machinist Not reported 7
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 6
Mental Health Services Not reported 6
Food Science & Technology Not reported 5
Social Work Not reported 5
Health Services Administration Not reported 5
Applied Horticulture Not reported 4
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Hospitality Management Not reported 67
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 51
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 41
Dental Support Services Not reported 26
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 22
Accounting Not reported 22
Taxation Not reported 20
Practical Nursing $82,215 19
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 9
Business Operations Not reported 7
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 6
Machinist Not reported 6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6
Special Education Not reported 4
Engineering, Other Not reported 4
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Plant Sciences Undergraduate Certificate 2
Electrical & Power Transmission Associate 2
Food Science & Technology Undergraduate Certificate 1
Computer Software Engineering Associate 1
Teacher Education Associate 1
Engineering, Other Associate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 1
Construction Trades, General Associate 1
Building Construction Undergraduate Certificate 1
Mental Health Services Undergraduate Certificate 1

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