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Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, Oregon · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 543 students · Medical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$10,416
cheaper than 56% of comparable schools
Completion rate
32.6%
Median debt at completion
$19,397
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$44,440
earns ~$4,266.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Columbia Gorge Community College is a public school in The Dalles, OR that mainly awards associate degrees to about 543 students. The school offers certificates and associate degrees in fields like nursing, electrical engineering, and business.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $10,416, while the median student debt at completion is $19,397. Only 32.6% of students complete their programs, a figure that may undercount those who transfer out of public community colleges. Typical earnings two years after completion range from $25,774 for liberal arts to $64,493 for registered nursing.

Net price is 1% below the Oregon median ($10,482) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 18% above the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$33,993
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 18 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$64,493
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$49,644
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$36,848
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$25,774
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment Professions, and Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. It also offers associate degrees in Registered Nursing, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Business Administration, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Computer Science, plus 12 other programs.
How much do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program have reported median earnings of $64,493 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate and how should I view it?
The completion rate is reported at 32.6%. For public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so it should not be viewed as a failure of those who leave early.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in The Dalles, OR.
How does the typical student debt compare to the cost of attendance?
The median student debt at completion is $19,397, which compares to an average annual net price of $10,416. Note that total debt is not the same as the annual net price.

Other options in Oregon

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Blue Mountain Community CollegePendleton$13,09537.1%$38,375
Central Oregon Community CollegeBend$12,26625.5%$38,940
Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem$8,20025.7%$40,968
Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City$7,85530.5%$42,886
Clatsop Community CollegeAstoria$10,54833.8%$39,477
Lane Community CollegeEugene$9,12322%$38,075
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 420556. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.