Central Oregon Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,068

3.67% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,819

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,155

39.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

22.1%

135 Graduates

About

Central Oregon Community College is a higher education institution located in Deschutes County, OR. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Oregon Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (388 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees), and Registered Nursing (45 degrees).

In 2022, 818 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Oregon Community College. 61.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (626 degrees), 6.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Oregon Community College is $4,068, which is $−4,044 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Oregon Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 975 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Oregon Community College is $4,068, which is $4,044 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,819.

In 2022, 86% of undergraduate students attending Central Oregon Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,068

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Central Oregon Community College was $4,068. The cost of tuition at Central Oregon Community College is $−4,044 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Oregon Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,819

2022 Value

33.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Central Oregon Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,819. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Central Oregon Community College grew by 33.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Oregon Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,742

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Oregon Community College was of $11,742 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Oregon Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Central Oregon Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 36.5% with respect to 2021, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Oregon Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Oregon Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 975 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Oregon Community College had a total enrollment of 4,155 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Central Oregon Community College is 1,655 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,500. This means that 39.8% of students enrolled at Central Oregon Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Oregon Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.1% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.65% Black or African American, and 0.217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Oregon Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (34.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Oregon Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,155 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Oregon Community College is 1,655 and the part-time enrollment is 2,500. This means that 39.8% of students enrolled at Central Oregon Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Oregon Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Oregon Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Central Oregon Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Oregon Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,581 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
606 enrolled students
Two or More Races
172 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Oregon Community College is 62.1% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 1.32% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.65% Black or African American, and 0.217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 184 more women than men received degrees from Central Oregon Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Oregon Community College is white (626 degrees awarded). There were 6.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Oregon Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (388 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees) and Registered Nursing (45 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Oregon Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (388 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Oregon Community College are Police officers (135,225 people), Other managers (102,386 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,760 people), Software developers (43,703 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,361 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Oregon Community College in 2022 are Transportation (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (388 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Oregon Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Central Oregon Community College are Transportation (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (388 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (61 degrees), Engineering Technologies (17 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Oregon Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (320,621 people), Elementary & secondary schools (175,118 people), Computer Systems Design (80,883 people), Construction (71,305 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (70,122 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Oregon Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
388 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Oregon Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 388 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Oregon Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

317

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

501

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 317 degrees were awarded to men at Central Oregon Community College, which is 0.633 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (501).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Oregon Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Central Oregon Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.528 times less than the 254 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 254 degrees were awarded to men at Central Oregon Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.9 times more than the 134 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 13% of students graduating from Central Oregon Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Central Oregon Community College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
626 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
100 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Oregon Community College is white (626 degrees awarded). There were 6.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

4.16% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
376 degrees awarded
White Male
250 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Oregon Community College is white female (376 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (250 degrees).

Operations

Central Oregon Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $23.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −167k (−0.719%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Central Oregon Community College had a total salary expenditure of 75.1M. Central Oregon Community College employs 39 Associate professors, 38 Assistant professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at Central Oregon Community College are Female Assistant professor (24), Female Associate professor (21), and Male Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Oregon Community College are: Management, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 48 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 23 employees.

Endowment

$23.2M

2022 Endowment

14.3%

decline from 2021

Central Oregon Community College has an endowment valued at about $23.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Oregon Community College declined 14.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Oregon Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.2M

2022 Salaries

1.99%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Central Oregon Community College paid a median of $27.2M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($75.1M) and a 1.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.309% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.02% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.67M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2022, Central Oregon Community College paid a total of $8.67M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Oregon Community College were Associate professor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Professor with 33 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Oregon Community College were Management with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Oregon Community College was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 21 employees, and Male Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Oregon Community College.

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