Is Carrington College-Portland worth it?
Carrington College-Portland is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Portland, Oregon (large city), part of the Carrington College system. It awarded 201 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, dental assisting and massage therapy.
Carrington College-Portland is part of Carrington College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Carrington College-Portland
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$33,161
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,064
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,625
Average net price
$36,595
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
201
Years to pay back
3.7 years
Students (undergrad)
254
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $38,395 | $41,595 | 233 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $27,411 | $33,050 | 113 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $30,326 | $38,841 | 109 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,740 | $35,249 | 44 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $34,016 | $43,417 | 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $49,702 | $69,401 | 29 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 79 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 43 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 27 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Carrington College-Portland. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page