D
Below Average
Score: 44/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
50/100 · earnings-weighted

Linn-Benton Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Albany, Oregon 97321
Linn-Benton Community College campus, Albany, OR
Linn-Benton Community College campus, Albany, OR. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 25%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
C+
59/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

4,881
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,759
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Linn-Benton Community College ▼

45% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$513,618
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,794
1-Year Change
+1.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Linn-Benton Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,363
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,816
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,961
Median debt at graduation
29%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 57th percentile among associate-degree-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 Linn-Benton Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,912$93,085+15%#150 of 962#162$17,296
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$59,836$69,126+6%#191 of 560#219$13,250
Computer and Information Sciences—$66,566+23%#20 of 122#21—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$44,906$54,138-7%#124 of 176#132—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$47,936-2%#299 of 547#297—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$37,152$45,527+8%#250 of 476#277$15,334
Precision Metal Working$42,085—————
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,383$36,515-17%#839 of 947#847$10,489

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.

For parents & investors

The Linn-Benton Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $513,618
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,794/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97351 (3.5% cap, Independence)

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🏆 Where Linn-Benton Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
of 8 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,817 $13,521

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
42%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
Take Out Loans
$10,759
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,522
$30,001 - $48,000$8,488
$48,001 - $75,000$11,693
$75,001 - $110,000$14,327
$110,001+$14,551

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 178 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 116 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 49 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 28 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 27 grads/yr Psychology, General 20 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General 20 grads/yr Engineering, General 19 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19 grads/yr Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter 18 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 15 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 15 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 14 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Linn-Benton Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Student Demographics

4,881
Total Students
55%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)
45%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 13%
Black 1%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 45%
With Family 55%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,211 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Linn-Benton Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Linn-Benton Community College?
Tuition at Linn-Benton Community College is $5,817 for in-state students and $13,521 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,759.
What is the graduation rate at Linn-Benton Community College?
The graduation rate at Linn-Benton Community College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Linn-Benton Community College a good school?
Linn-Benton Community College has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Linn-Benton Community College?
Linn-Benton Community College has a total enrollment of 4,881 students.
Is there rental demand near Linn-Benton Community College?
Yes! Approximately 45% of students at Linn-Benton Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,211 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Albany area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology