by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Portland Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Portland Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 9,076 undergraduate (9,076 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Portland Community College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,538 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,901 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 267 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 260 |
| Computer Programming. | 197 |
These majors at Portland Community College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $67,691 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63,563 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $61,693 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $58,748 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $57,302 |
The majors at Portland Community College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 4,538 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
1,901 | $28,395 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. · Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
260 | $46,384 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
197 | $38,342 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
2 | $30,689 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
172 | $61,693 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
68 | $40,353 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other. |
62 | $37,651 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
31 | $63,563 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
29 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
19 | $38,317 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist. |
13 | $42,113 |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education. ↳ Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
156 | $37,686 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. · Customer Service Management. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
93 | $32,627 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Management Information Systems, General. |
72 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. |
162 | $38,452 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
68 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
56 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
267 | $41,539 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Commercial and Advertising Art. · Interior Design. |
119 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music Technology. |
58 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
21 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Intermedia/Multimedia. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
143 | $51,921 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 18 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
14 | $67,691 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
10 | $58,748 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
66 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. · Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector. |
28 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. |
48 | NA |
| Education, General. | 6 | NA |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
31 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
51 | $43,544 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography, Other. · Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
47 | $38,088 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
22 | $36,014 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
37 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology. | 22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontology. | 22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
2 | $57,302 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Deaf Studies. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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