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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Oregon
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Oregon
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Oregon
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Oregon
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