Chemeketa Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Chemeketa Community College at a glance

• 6,610

  students enrolled

• 1,439

  degrees and certificates a year

• 21%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,200

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,545 in state, $12,240 out of state

• $35,771

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,968

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Chemeketa Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Marion County, where the college is.

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• 149

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Marion County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,624

  median household income

  Marion County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (3 open), finance (19 open), sales (9 open), operations (24 open), marketing (9 open), human resources (17 open).

Hiring most: Garmin (12), Agility Robotics (9), State of Oregon, USA (7), AKS Engineering (5), Amazon (5), Northwest Human Services (5), State of Oregon (5), Aston Carter (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (29), Operations (24), Finance (19), Human Resources (17), Marketing (9), Sales (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Willamette Workforce Partnership Workforce Development Board.

• WorkSource - SalemSalem · 503-378-4846 · 8:30am - 5pm M-F
• Worksource Oregon - Woodburn CenterWoodburn · 503-980-6805 · 8:30am - 5pm M-F

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Chemeketa Community College?

Chemeketa Community College enrolls about 6,610 students and is a public 4-year institution in Salem, Oregon. It awards about 1,439 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Chemeketa Community College?

21% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Chemeketa Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,771 six years after entry and $40,968 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Chemeketa Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Chemeketa Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Chemeketa Community College?

149 open professional jobs are listed in Marion County, 19 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Garmin has the most openings.