Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Lower Columbia College, based in Longview, Washington, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 1,932 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,691 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 24.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,506, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.87x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,630 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Teacher Education, Practical Nursing, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,691
Graduation Rate
24.2%
Median Debt
$10,506
Average Net Price
$7,630
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.87x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,932
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,626
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,003
Pell Grant Rate
36.5%
Federal Loan Rate
13.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,078
Income $30K–$48K
$7,069
Income $48K–$75K
$9,483
Income $110K+
$14,192
Student Demographics
Women
62.0%
White
61.0%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
15.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
7.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (31)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 43 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 13 |
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,925 | 268 |
| Registered Nursing | $92,471 | 116 |
| Business | Not reported | 17 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $43,006 | 23 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Biology | Associate | 1 |
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Washington
- Most Affordable Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI Colleges in Washington
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Washington
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