Carrington College-Portland
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 47%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Carrington College-Portland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 65th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Carrington College-Portland
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,016 | $43,417 | +22% | #52 of 496 | #58 | $9,407 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,395 | $41,595 | +21% | #70 of 637 | #61 | $8,957 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $30,326 | $38,841 | +15% | #64 of 332 | #70 | $8,927 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $26,740 | $35,249 | +19% | #14 of 199 | #16 | $8,366 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $27,411 | $33,050 | -5% | #34 of 51 | #28 | $7,794 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Carrington College-Portland Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $658,234
- Avg rent near campus: $1,554/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97209 (3.9% cap, Portland)
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Costs & Financial Aid
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Carrington College-Portland's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology