Degree Programs Overview
Lower Columbia College offers 81 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs.
A total of 583 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at LCC. 50 students completed certificate programs and 477 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at LCC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 29 | NOT OFFERED | 477 | 158 | 319 |
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| Bachelor's | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 56 | 8 | 48 |
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| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 12 | NOT OFFERED | 17 | 3 | 14 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 8 | NOT OFFERED | 14 | 1 | 13 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 30 | NOT OFFERED | 19 | 3 | 16 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Lower Columbia College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$71,562 | $5,964 | $10,035 | $106 |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations |
$27,566 | $2,297 | - | - |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
$27,348 | $2,279 | $7,667 | $81 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Lower Columbia College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 268 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 116 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 9 | - | 9 |
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| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 3 | 1 | 2 |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 2 | - | 2 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | - | 2 |
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| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 | 1 | - |
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 | - | 1 |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 268 | 94 | 174 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 116 | 25 | 91 |
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| Business/Commerce | 17 | 10 | 7 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 8 | - | 8 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 5 | 4 | 1 |
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| Music | 5 | 1 | 4 |
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| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 1 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 5 | 5 | - |
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Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 43 | 6 | 37 |
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| Organizational Leadership | 13 | 2 | 11 |
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Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 2 | 2 | - |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 8 | - | 8 |
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| Retail Management | 2 | - | 2 |
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| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 2 | - | 2 |
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| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 1 | 1 | - |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | - | 1 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 |
15 |
43 |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Teacher Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Chemical Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
268 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Physical Fitness Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 2 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Music | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Music (other) | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Medical Reception/Receptionist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 2 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 9 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
116 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Medical Reception/Receptionist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 2 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 9 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
116 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Retail Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Organizational Leadership | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
13 |
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| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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