Lewis and Clark Community College
About average. It ranks 554 of 1,952 certificate schools on student outcomes, with an overall score of 57.5 out of 100.
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Why it is good
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $43,672, higher than 74% of certificate schools.
- Debt is manageable: graduates owe a typical $7,555 in federal loans against earnings of $43,672.
- Affordable: the average student pays about $4,998 a year after grants, cheaper than 93% of certificate schools.
Why it is bad
- Only 52% of students graduate. 76% of certificate schools do better.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 162 | $21,312 | $10,385 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 103 | $22,503 | $7,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 85 | $51,392 | $8,373 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 30 | $49,527 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | $27,126 | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 18 | $33,993 | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 240 | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | 130 | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 92 | $18,087 | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 39 | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | 34 | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 31 | n/a | n/a |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other certificate schools. Individual majors can be much better or worse.