At a glance
Average net price
$8,200
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
21.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
6,610
In-state tuition
$6,345
Out-of-state tuition
$14,040
Cost of attendance
$16,151
Median earnings (10y)
$40,968
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).
- STEM7%
- Health13%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts52%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services9%
- Liberal arts50.8%~3,361 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions12.9%~851 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business8.8%~581 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~315 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~297 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education4.4%~288 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.0%~261 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.8%~184 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.2%~77 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.1%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,705 | $24,160 | $12,834 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 110 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 99 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 92 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 77 | $32,990 | $9,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 77 | — | $24,087 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 66 | — | $19,569 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 66 | $79,846 | $24,018 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 50 | $30,634 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 49 | $29,955 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | $9,500 |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 48 | — | $16,419 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Taxation. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 34 | $34,853 | $10,616 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 10 | $32,582 | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Chemeketa Community College
Chemeketa Community College is a large institution located in Salem, Oregon, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,610 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Chemeketa Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,200 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,345 for in-state students and $14,040 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,151 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 21.3%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,968 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Chemeketa Community College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), health (13% of credentials), social sciences (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Salem, Oregon (suburb), Chemeketa Community College draws students from across Oregon and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Chemeketa Community College
Q.How much does Chemeketa Community College cost?
The average net price at Chemeketa Community College is $8,200 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,151.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Chemeketa Community College?
Chemeketa Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 21.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Chemeketa Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Chemeketa Community College graduate earns $40,968 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Chemeketa Community College?
Published tuition is $6,345 in-state and $14,040 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Chemeketa Community College located?
Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon (ZIP 97305).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Chemeketa Community College at their official website.