Portland Community College

www.pcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,428

2021 Average Net Price

$9,922

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.97%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

21,029

39.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

17.8%

357 Graduates

About

Portland Community College is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Portland Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,642 degrees awarded), General Studies (1,040 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees).

In 2021, 4,793 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Portland Community College. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,799 degrees), 4.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (577 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Portland Community College is $4,428, which is $−3,540 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Portland Community College is $4,428, which is $−3,540 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,922.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Portland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,428

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Portland Community College was $4,428. The cost of tuition at Portland Community College is $−3,540 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Portland Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,922

2021 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Portland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,922. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Portland Community College grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Portland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,434

Room and Board

$1,731

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Portland Community College was of $12,434 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.355% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,731. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Portland Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Portland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.6% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Portland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.97%

2019 Default Rate

236

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Portland Community College was 3.97%, which represents 236 out of the 5950 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Portland Community College had a total enrollment of 21,029 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Portland Community College is 8,330 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,699. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Portland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Portland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.7% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.84% Asian, 6.88% Two or More Races, 4.92% Black or African American, 0.651% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.599% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Portland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Portland Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,029 students. The full-time enrollment at Portland Community College is 8,330 and the part-time enrollment is 12,699. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at Portland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Portland Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Portland Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Portland Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Portland Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
11,498 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,895 enrolled students
Asian
1,649 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Portland Community College is 54.7% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.84% Asian, 6.88% Two or More Races, 4.92% Black or African American, 0.651% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.599% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,075 students (5.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 753 more women than men received degrees from Portland Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Portland Community College is white (2,799 degrees awarded). There were 4.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (577 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Portland Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,642 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (1,040 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Portland Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,682 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (163 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (145 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Portland Community College are Software developers (533,216 people), Other managers (214,282 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (157,007 people), Computer occupations, all other (131,613 people), and Computer & information systems managers (123,653 people).

The most specialized majors at Portland Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,682 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (163 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (145 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (204 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (287 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Portland Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Portland Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,682 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (163 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (145 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (204 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (287 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Portland Community College are Computer Systems Design (632,237 people), Elementary & secondary schools (335,598 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (229,920 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,385 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (113,986 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Portland Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,642 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
1,040 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
66 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Portland Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,642 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Portland Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,020

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,773

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,020 degrees were awarded to men at Portland Community College, which is 0.728 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,773).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Portland Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 662 degrees were awarded to men at Portland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.676 times less than the 980 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 980 degrees were awarded to men at Portland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.48 times more than the 662 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Portland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (22.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Portland Community College is Female and Asian (22.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.56% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,799 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
577 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
365 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Portland Community College is white (2,799 degrees awarded). There were 4.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (577 degrees).

6.55% of degree recipients (314 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,579 degrees awarded
White Male
1,220 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
346 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Portland Community College is white female (1,579 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1220 degrees).

Operations

Portland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 849k (5.21%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Portland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 378M. Portland Community College employs 386 Instructors. Most academics at Portland Community College are Female Instructor (208), and Male Instructor (178).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Portland Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 249 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 236 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 162 employees.

Endowment

$16.3M

2021 Endowment

49.7%

growth from 2020

Portland Community College has an endowment valued at about $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Portland Community College grew 49.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Portland Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$138M

2021 Salaries

1.21%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Portland Community College paid a median of $138M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($378M) and a 1.21% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$31.9M

Instructional Salaries

386

Number of Employees

In 2021, Portland Community College paid a total of $31.9M to 386 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

386 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

249 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Portland Community College was Instructor with 386 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Portland Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 249 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 236 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 162 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Portland Community College was Female Instructor with 208 employees, and Male Instructor with 178 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Portland Community College.