Is Chemeketa Community College worth it?

Salem, OR · Public · 4-year

Chemeketa Community College is a public, four-year institution in Salem, Oregon (large suburb). It awarded 1,467 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and child care and support services management.

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Federal context for Chemeketa Community College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$36,425

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,594

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,968

Average net price

$8,200

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

1,467

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

6,610

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$29,163$46,747214
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$75,797$93,59039
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,802N/A27
Special Education and TeachingAssociate$32,829$42,28626
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$35,827$48,49726
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate$33,406$47,15422
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate$42,808$49,94821
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$79,890$106,18718
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Food Science and TechnologyUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Food Science and TechnologyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/A$73,427N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralN/AN/AN/AN/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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate538
General StudiesAssociate208
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language ImpairmentsAssociate55
Child Care and Support Services ManagementCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr47
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate44
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate38
Clinical/Medical Laboratory AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr34
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs32
Dental Assisting/AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs30
Fire Science/Fire-fightingAssociate27

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance31%3,994
Retail Trade11%1,426
Public Administration10%1,354
Manufacturing8%1,040
Accommodation and Food Services7%952
Educational Services6%809
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%674
Construction4%538

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Sources: federal figures for Chemeketa Community College. 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