What do Columbia Gorge Community College graduates earn?

Columbia Gorge Community College graduates report median earnings of $55,456 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Columbia Gorge 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 37% of graduates.

What share of Columbia Gorge Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Columbia Gorge Community College worth it?

The Dalles, OR · Public · 2-year

Columbia Gorge Community College is a public, two-year institution in The Dalles, Oregon (small town). It awarded 212 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, liberal arts and sciences and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$55,456

Median earnings 4 years after

$53,750

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,440

Average net price

$10,416

Completion rate

29%

Completions (2024)

212

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

543

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$78,167	$100,430	20
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Science	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	N/A	$48,548	N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	$45,558	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Associate	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
General Studies	Associate	43
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	39
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	26
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate under 12 weeks	16
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	16
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician	Associate	11
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	Associate	10
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	8
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician	Certificate under 12 weeks	8
Building Construction Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	8

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	37%	818
Manufacturing	10%	228
Retail Trade	8%	180
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	6%	141
Accommodation and Food Services	6%	124
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	5%	117
Construction	4%	93
Educational Services	3%	75

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