What if you did college your way?
You might surprise yourself.
Portland Community College
What if you did college your way?
You might surprise yourself.
At Portland Community College, you will find the space to explore who you are, where you’d like to go, and what you want to accomplish. With locations close to home, small classes that nurture learning, and award-winning faculty, our community is dedicated to helping you reach your goals. It’s time for you to be in charge of your own future.
Your world is full of possibilities.
What if your dreams had no limit?
PCC has an academic program that will fit your needs.
We have more than 90 areas of study and everything from two-year degrees to short-term certificates.
You can earn an associate degree in two years and then transfer to a university of your choice to finish your four-year degree. Or you can earn your two-year career technical degree or short-term certificate to get your career started right away.
PCC also offers pre-college options, GED,® English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses, community education classes, and more.
Arts, Humanities,
Communication, and Design
- American Sign Language Studies
- Architectural Design and Drafting
- Art
- ASL/English Interpreting
- Chinese
- Communication Studies
- French
- German
- Graphic Design
- Humanities
- Interior Design
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Literature
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music and Sonic Arts
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Russian
- Spanish
- Theatre Arts
- Writing
Business and
Entrepreneurship
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Management
- Management and Supervisory Development
- Marketing
Construction, Manufacturing,
and Transportation
- Apprenticeship and Trades
- Auto Collision Repair
- Automotive Service
- Aviation Maintenance
- Aviation Science
- Building Construction
- Building Inspection
- Dealer Service
- Diesel Service
- Facilities Maintenance
- Landscape Technology
- Machine Manufacturing
- Welding
Healthcare and
Emergency
- Computed Tomography
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Medical Services
- Exercise Science
- Fire Protection Technology
- Foods and Nutrition
- Health Information Management
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Laboratory
- Medical Professions
- MRI Technology
- Nursing
- Ophthalmic Medical Technology
- Physical Education
- Radiography
- Vascular Interventional Radiography
- Veterinary Technology
Public Service, Education,
and Social Sciences
- Addiction Counseling
- Anthropology
- Chicano and Latino Studies
- Child and Family Studies
- College Success and Career Guidance
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education
- Ethnic Studies
- Family and Human Services
- Geography
- Gerontology
- Health Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Native American Studies
- Paralegal
- Parenting Education and Family Life
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Justice
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math
- Biology
- Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Civil and Construction Engineering
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- General Science
- Geology
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Technologies
- Mathematics
- Microelectronics
- Physics
What if college fit your budget?
Your future shouldn’t be limited by a price tag.
At $123 per credit, the cost of a PCC education is about 64% less than a public university and about 90% less than the cost of a private university in Oregon.* Payment plans, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities can also help you cover that cost.
Annual tuition comparison
PCC has a variety of options and resources to help you out!
Financial aid
Financial aid includes grants, loans, work-study jobs, and scholarships.
PCC scholarships
PCC awards nearly $2.3 million in scholarships each year to students from all backgrounds, ages, and areas of interest.
Oregon Promise
State grant helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates.
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What if you could learn from virtually anywhere?
At PCC, our goal is to make education accessible no matter where you live.
With four campuses, eight centers, and community locations throughout the region, you can take classes that will fit your busy schedule and stay close to home. PCC campuses will be open this fall and offer a full in-person class schedule, in addition to our online and remote course options.
Cascade
Rock Creek
Southeast
Sylvania
Plus, we’ve been offering distance learning for decades! Our online and remote options have evolved to keep up with the pace of modern technology. We also offer support services, including online advising, tutoring, and a student technology help desk.
What if you found a place where you belong?
And met super cool, supportive friends while you’re at it.
Our students come from many different backgrounds, but they all say the same thing: They feel at home when they’re at PCC. With numerous clubs, resource centers, sports teams, and other social opportunities, there are a lot of ways to find your people and make connections. We’ve got a place for everyone, including you! Follow us on social media to learn more!
40 University transfer degrees
Earn a two-year degree and transfer to a university to finish your four-year degree.
50+ Career technical degrees and certificates
Earn your professional two-year degree or short-term certificate to begin your career.
19:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
Smaller class sizes means you have a personal connection with faculty.
$1400 Average PCC scholarship
PCC awards nearly $2.3 million in scholarships each year.
20+ Resource centers
Find your community at our identity-based DREAMers, Multicultural, Queer, Veterans, and Women’s Resource Centers.
150+ Clubs and organizations
Join a student-led club or organization, or start your own and find people with the same hobbies and interests.
What if community college was more than you imagined?
Learn more about why those myths you’ve heard are wrong.
Myth #1: Community college is easier than a four-year university.
Not quite. Professors at community colleges have studied and worked years in their field, and expect big things from students. Plus, many professors in the Portland area teach at multiple schools and share curriculum.
Myth #2: Community college isn’t a legit option for valedictorians and AP students.
You might have been told that going to community college is a last resort … but don’t ever listen to that person. Especially if you want to save thousands of dollars. Lower cost means more freedom to explore different options, and takes the pressure off of making the “right” choice on your first try. And, there are lots of super competitive programs at PCC.
Myth #3: It’s hard to make friends at community college.
There’s this rumor that community college is a place where you go to class and leave without making eye contact with anyone else. How boring would that be?! Tons of people at community colleges are trying to find their people.
Myth #4: Community college doesn’t have sports.
Students at four-year schools aren’t the only ones who get to dress up in ridiculous costumes and root loudly for their favorite teams. Community colleges have leagues of their own, and PCC has some of the best soccer and basketball teams in the region.
Myth #5: Transferring to another school after community college will be hard.
There’s this handy thing offered at Oregon community colleges called the Oregon Transfer Degree. It covers all your basic pre-reqs: math, writing, science, and history. So no matter where you go, chances are these are the exact same classes you’d take in your first two years at university anyways.
Myth #6: Community college is just a starting point.
Sure, you can get a transfer degree at community college. But that’s only one type of degree offered. Why limit yourself? PCC has many certificates that launch you straight into a career.
