Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Community College | — | $38,619 | $12,416 | — |
| Portland Community College | $30,852 | $36,874 | $15,334 | 0.50 |
| Central Oregon Community College | $29,560 | $31,803 | $16,168 | 0.55 |
| Chemeketa Community College | $29,163 | $35,698 | $12,834 | 0.44 |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | $27,511 | $33,092 | $11,000 | 0.40 |
| Umpqua Community College | $27,211 | $31,186 | $10,437 | 0.38 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Oregon
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College Portland | $5,040 | $30,852 | $15,334 |
| Central Oregon Community College Bend | $4,941 | $29,560 | $16,168 |
| Chemeketa Community College Salem | $6,210 | $29,163 | $12,834 |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay | $6,840 | $27,511 | $11,000 |
| Umpqua Community College Roseburg | $5,909 | $27,211 | $10,437 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia Gorge Community College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.