What do Chemeketa Community College graduates earn?

Chemeketa Community College graduates report median earnings of $36,425 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Chemeketa Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 31% of graduates.

What share of Chemeketa Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Chemeketa Community College worth it?

Salem, OR · Public · 4-year

Chemeketa Community College is a public, four-year institution in Salem, Oregon (large suburb). It awarded 1,467 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and child care and support services management.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$36,425

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,594

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,968

Average net price

$8,200

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

1,467

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

6,610

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$29,163	$46,747	214
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$75,797	$93,590	39
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	Undergraduate certificate	$33,802	N/A	27
Special Education and Teaching	Associate	$32,829	$42,286	26
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$35,827	$48,497	26
Criminal Justice and Corrections	Associate	$33,406	$47,154	22
Accounting and Related Services	Associate	$42,808	$49,948	21
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$79,890	$106,187	18
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Food Science and Technology	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Food Science and Technology	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plant Sciences	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	$73,427	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/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.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	538
General Studies	Associate	208
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments	Associate	55
Child Care and Support Services Management	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	47
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	44
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	38
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	34
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	32
Dental Assisting/Assistant	Certificate 1-2 yrs	30
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	Associate	27

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	31%	3,994
Retail Trade	11%	1,426
Public Administration	10%	1,354
Manufacturing	8%	1,040
Accommodation and Food Services	7%	952
Educational Services	6%	809
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	674
Construction	4%	538

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Sources: federal figures for Chemeketa 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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