What do Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates earn?

Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates report median earnings of $35,476 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Southwestern Oregon 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 30% of graduates.

What share of Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Southwestern Oregon Community College worth it?

Coos Bay, OR · Public · 2-year

Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public, two-year institution in Coos Bay, Oregon (small town). It awarded 416 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and welding technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$35,476

Median earnings 4 years after

$48,012

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,349

Average net price

$8,527

Completion rate

40%

Completions (2024)

416

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,270

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	$27,511	$43,715	67
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$75,458	$80,990	35
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	$27,855	N/A	32
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	$27,727	N/A	30
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forestry	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forestry	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Processing	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	153
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	48
General Studies	Associate	39
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	21
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	17
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	14
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	Associate	10
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	Associate	10
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	Certificate 1-2 yrs	9
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	9

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	30%	1,447
Accommodation and Food Services	17%	808
Retail Trade	8%	399
Manufacturing	7%	333
Public Administration	7%	318
Educational Services	6%	288
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	256
Construction	3%	137

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Sources: federal figures for Southwestern 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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