Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, OR · Public · Associate degree-granting

Columbia Gorge Community College is a public institution in The Dalles, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 543 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,440 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 21.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $19,397, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.29x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,416 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Building Construction, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,440
Graduation Rate
21.6%
Median Debt
$19,397
Average Net Price
$10,416
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.29x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
543
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,260
Pell Grant Rate
29.2%
Federal Loan Rate
13.3%

Student Demographics

Women
65.2%
White
43.3%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
35.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
2.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.4%

Accreditations

Programs (11)

Associate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $48,548 86
Registered Nursing $100,430 19
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 10

Undergraduate Certificate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Building Construction Not reported 11
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 9
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $45,558 5
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 4
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Teacher Education Undergraduate Certificate 1
Teacher Education Associate 1
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Operations Associate 1

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