Is Central Oregon Community College worth it?

Bend, OR · Public · 2-year

Central Oregon Community College is a public, two-year institution in Bend, Oregon (midsize city). It awarded 820 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, medical assistant and registered nursing.

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Federal context for Central Oregon Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$39,972

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,974

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,940

Average net price

$12,266

Completion rate

25%

Completions (2024)

820

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

3,789

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$29,560$44,031159
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$82,582$90,76963
Air TransportationAssociate$48,594N/A29
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate$37,992$42,79221
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$74,698$95,23321
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$39,674$43,36318
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate334
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr86
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate51
Business Administration and Management, GeneralAssociate49
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewAssociate40
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate24
Fire Science/Fire-fightingAssociate21
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantAssociate15
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Associate15
Early Childhood Education and TeachingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr12

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance32%2,360
Accommodation and Food Services10%764
Retail Trade10%735
Public Administration7%537
Manufacturing6%474
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%386
Educational Services5%345
Construction4%297

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Sources: federal figures for Central Oregon Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.

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