Chemeketa Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Chemeketa Community College is a four-years, public school located in Salem, Oregon.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,210 for Oregon residents and $13,905 for other students on average. It offers 81 degree programs through 37 Certificate, 44 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 21 programs (10 Certificate, 11 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	four-years, public
Address	4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR
Phone	503-399-5000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,210 Out-of-State$13,905
Student Population »	7,642 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	19%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	63% (Full-time) 46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,433
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,210 for Oregon residents and $13,905 for out-of-state students at Chemeketa Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,040) over public community colleges in Oregon.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Chemeketa Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Oregon community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Oregon Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,210	$13,905
Books & Supplies	$975
Off-Campus Living Costs	$20,109
Average Financial Aid	$6,433
Cost of Attendance	$27,294	$34,989
After Financial Aid	$20,861	$28,556
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Oregon Residents	Out-of-State Students
Chemeketa Community College	$6,210	$13,905
Public Community Colleges in Oregon	$5,720	$9,040
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Chemeketa Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 21 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 10 Certificate, 11 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	10	11	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	37	44	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Food Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	35 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Engineering (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	513 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	243 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Juvenile Corrections	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction Trades	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Arts	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,642 students at Chemeketa Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,242 male students and 4,250 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	7,492	3,232	4,260
Male Students	3,242	1,357	1,885
Female Students	4,250	1,875	2,375

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Chemeketa Community College, there are 7,642 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,577 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,366 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,211 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	7,642
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,366
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,211
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	3,065