Chemeketa Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Oregon residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 6,610 students.
About This School
Chemeketa Community College is a public institution located in Salem, Oregon with approximately 6,610 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,200 per year. The graduation rate is 21%, and the typical graduate earns $35,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chemeketa Community College (CCC) is a public community college in Salem, Oregon, with a campus in McMinnville, and education centers in Dallas, Brooks, and Woodburn. In addition, the college has a Center for Business and Industry in downtown Salem that houses the Small Business Development Center. It operates classes and programs benefiting area businesses.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,457/year after aid and a median debt of only $7,408, the cost is genuinely manageable, making this a sensible choice for students looking to start locally in Salem or the surrounding area without taking on serious financial risk. However, the 22% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish — so you'll want to ask hard questions about what support systems exist to keep you on track. Median earnings of $35,600 a decade out are modest, so this works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted workforce program, not a destination in itself.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,610 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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