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Clatsop Community College

Public Astoria, OR · Town · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
27%
Graduation Rate
$39,477
Earnings (10yr)
$10,548
Net Price
493
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Overview

Clatsop Community College is a solid option for students looking to dive into practical fields like Humanities, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, and Mechanic & Repair Tech. With an enrollment of 493, it’s a tight-knit community where students can get personalized attention. If you’re someone who values hands-on training and smaller class sizes, this could be a great fit.

When it comes to life after graduation, Clatsop graduates earn an average of $39,477 a year a decade after completing their studies. That’s a respectable figure, especially considering that 39% of students receive Pell Grants, which indicates a commitment to helping students from low-income backgrounds. While the graduation rate stands at 27%, many students find pathways to success that lead to upward mobility in their careers.

Looking at the financial side, the net price after aid is about $10,548, which makes it relatively affordable. With a median debt of $11,602, students leave with a manageable financial burden. Those who tend to thrive here are likely to be self-motivated individuals who appreciate a supportive environment and are eager to gain skills that directly translate into the workforce.

Rankings

How Clatsop Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation27%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price$11KRetention48%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate39%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$11K$48-75K

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1417.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%711.9%MOBILITY100.94%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,110
In-State Tuition
$9,610
Out-of-State
$10,548
Avg Net Price
$11,602
Median Debt
39%
Pell Grant Rate
9%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,245
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,467
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,577
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$36,067
6 Years After Entry
$36,147
8 Years
$39,477
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
45%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,067 6yr $36,147 8yr $39,477 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

100.94%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
711.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1417.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$59,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.99
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
14.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 48%
Full-Time Faculty 23%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,659
Diversity Index 0.68
First-Gen Students 53%

Top Programs

Humanities 60%
Health Professions 25%
Business & Marketing 9%
Precision Production 3%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Far West
Accreditor Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
59%
White
52%
Hispanic
23%
Black
1%
Asian
0%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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