Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon
Portland Community College is a public institution in Portland, Oregon with 18,365 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.
In-state tuition is $5,040 compared with a Oregon nursing-school average of $16,257. The school reports a graduation rate of 17.7%, median earnings of $44,592, and median federal debt of $12,999.
$5,040 is lower than the state average of $16,257.
17.7% is lower than the state average of 46.8%.
$44,592 is higher than the state average of $44,440.
About Portland Community College
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Institution Type | Public |
| Highest Degree | associate |
| Website | www.pcc.edu |
| In-State Tuition | $5,040 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $10,080 |
| Total Enrollment | 18,365 |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Graduation Rate | 17.7% |
| Retention Rate | 63.0% |
| Median Earnings (10 yrs after) | $44,592 |
| Median Debt at Graduation | $12,999 |
| Est. Monthly Loan Payment | $137 |
| Pell Grant Recipients | 30.6% |
| Students Receiving Loans | 20.8% |
| Loan Default Rate | 0.0% |
| Nursing Program | Available |
Cost and Return Snapshot
Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data
A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.3 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.
Affordability Context
30.6% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 20.8% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.
Cost and Outcomes Context
The value picture at Portland Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $20,160, while the reported median debt is $12,999 with an estimated monthly payment of $137. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.
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Student Demographics
The student body is largest among White students (50.3%), followed by Hispanic students (22.4%) and Asian students (7.9%).
Value Score
Median earnings ($44,592) divided by median debt ($12,999)