Lower Columbia College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,932
students enrolled
584
degrees and certificates a year
23%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,630
average net price a year
Tuition $3,988 in state, $5,275 out of state
$36,296
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,691
median earnings, 10 years after entry
77% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 46% | 268 |
| Health professions | 29% | 167 |
| Education | 10% | 61 |
| Business & management | 8% | 45 |
| Precision production | 1% | 7 |
AI and data programs
Lower Columbia College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Lower Columbia College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cowlitz County, where the college is.
18
open professional jobs
2
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.2%
unemployment in Cowlitz County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$72,932
median household income
Cowlitz County
30%
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, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (5 open).
Hiring most: O'Reilly Auto Parts (2), 5193 Kalrez USA (1), Albertsons Companies (1), Camping World (1), Compunnel (1), Customs and Border Protection (1), Eden Health (1), Eden Health (Home Health, Hospice, Home Care) (1).
What they hire for: Operations (5), Clinical (4), Data & Analytics (1), Engineering (1), Finance (1), Sales (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Workforce Southwest Washington.
- WorkSource Cowlitz and Wahkiakum CountiesKelso · 360-577-2250 · Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lower Columbia College?
- Lower Columbia College enrolls about 1,932 students and is a public 4-year institution in Longview, Washington. It awards about 584 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lower Columbia College?
- 23% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lower Columbia College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,296 six years after entry and $40,691 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lower Columbia College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Lower Columbia College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Lower Columbia College?
- 18 open professional jobs are listed in Cowlitz County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. O'Reilly Auto Parts has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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