C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Mt Hood Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Gresham, Oregon 97030
ℹ️
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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 26%
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C+
56/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

6,271
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,667
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Mt Hood Community College ▼

38% 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
$439,216
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,640
1-Year Change
+1.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$41,125
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,246
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,667
Median debt at graduation
23.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th 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 Mt Hood 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$89,499$97,861+21%#114 of 962#90$17,353
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$81,207+31%#25 of 237#13—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,687$69,283+6%#189 of 560#215$13,036
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$40,948$50,222+19%#150 of 476#164$16,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$50,166+3%#239 of 547#241$8,647
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,658$46,192+5%#270 of 947#309$7,773
Education—$39,812-5%#23 of 31#25—
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs—$39,432-24%#25 of 28#26—
Psychology—$35,075-11%#83 of 106#71—

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 Mt Hood Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $439,216
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,640/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97089 (3.4% cap, Damascus)

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🏆 Where Mt Hood Community College Ranks

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

#6
Accounting and Business/Management
of 10 schools
#14
Construction Trades, General
of 26 schools
#20
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,392 $8,892

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Take Out Loans
$6,667
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,193
$30,001 - $48,000$5,610
$48,001 - $75,000$7,561
$75,001 - $110,000$11,220
$110,001+$12,483

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 309 grads/yr General Studies 197 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 89 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 73 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 43 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 42 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 33 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 30 grads/yr Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 28 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 19 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 18 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 18 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 17 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 16 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 14 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 14 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 13 grads/yr Natural Resources/Conservation, General 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mt Hood Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Brokerage clerks
$63k/yr 40,800 jobs
Payroll and timekeeping clerks
$55k/yr 161,100 jobs
Statistical assistants
$51k/yr 6,500 jobs
Tax preparers
$51k/yr 90,600 jobs

Student Demographics

6,271
Total Students
44%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
38%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 20%
Black 4%
Asian 7%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 38%
With Family 62%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,402 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mt Hood 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 Mt Hood Community College?
Tuition at Mt Hood Community College is $4,392 for in-state students and $8,892 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,667.
What is the graduation rate at Mt Hood Community College?
The graduation rate at Mt Hood Community College is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Mt Hood Community College a good school?
Mt Hood Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): 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 Mt Hood Community College?
Mt Hood Community College has a total enrollment of 6,271 students.
Is there rental demand near Mt Hood Community College?
Yes! Approximately 38% of students at Mt Hood Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,402 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Gresham area.

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