Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Coos Bay, Oregon, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Southwestern Oregon Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,270 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,349 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.9%. 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 $8,527 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Machinist, Registered Nursing, and Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,349
Graduation Rate
38.9%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$8,527
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.25x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,270
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,192
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,192
Pell Grant Rate
36.5%
Federal Loan Rate
19.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,414
Income $30K–$48K
$7,062
Income $48K–$75K
$8,238
Income $110K+
$13,702
Student Demographics
Women
58.0%
White
65.9%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
14.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
6.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.3%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Medical Assisting (MAAAS) - Associate in/of Applied Science program (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (32)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,715 | 176 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,990 | 46 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 20 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 7 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 68 |
| Machinist | $49,119 | 46 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry | Associate | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Management | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Dental Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | 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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