Why CCC?
Thinking about starting at Clatsop? Check out the video to hear directly from our students about their experiences at CCC!
It's probably no surprise your local college feels strongly about the value of education, but did you also know in the state of Oregon 91% of jobs paying $20 an hour or more require education beyond high school?*
Consider advancing your earning potential by attending Clatsop Community College. Whether you are planning to attend part-time, interested in furthering your technical skills, or want to work towards a four year degree, Clatsop is a very affordable place to get started. Check out some of the reasons CCC students begin their education here.
- CCC's campus has undergone major renovations including Columbia Hall, a new 43,000 sq. ft. building housing our science and allied health departments, classrooms, student government, bookstore, and clatsop cafe.
- Clatsop offers numerous professional and technical programs targeted at meeting the needs of the local economy. Programs range in length from three months certificates to two-year associate degrees.
- At Clatsop, the average class size is under 30, ensuring our students receive personal attention and don't get lost in the crowd. Be a name, not a number!
*Beleiciks, N. (2009), September) 2009 Oregon Job Vacancy Survey Results, Work Source Oregon Public Lecture, Oregon.
**Oregon Student Assistance Commission, 2011-12 Standard Student Budgets for Oregon Postsecondary Institutions, July 2011, available from http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarship-doc/2011-12-Budgets.pdf ; Internet; accessed 28 September 2011. Note: OUS cost of attendance figures adapted from 2011-2012 Standard Student Budgets figures for Oregon Postsecondary Institutions. Data excludes OHSU and reflects average cost of attendance for Oregon University System institutions. Budget based on 15 credits per quarter, 45 credits annually.
