Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/cardona.html#:~:text=Miguel%20A.,in%20the%20mainland%20United%20States.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/cardona.html#:~:text=Miguel%20A.,in%20the%20mainland%20United%20States.
Data shows that students paid $6,837 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $221 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Phagans School of Hair Design stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,800. Northwest College-Clackamas followed with an average of $16,645 per year. Clackamas Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,224.
At the time, a total of $3.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clackamas County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Clackamas County, including Northwest College-Clackamas, Clackamas Community College, and Phagans School of Hair Design.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phagans School of Hair Design | 86 | $439,543 | $5,111 | 68 | $428,749 | $6,305 |
| Clackamas Community College | 505 | $3,101,777 | $6,142 | 393 | $1,643,539 | $4,182 |
| Northwest College-Clackamas | 27 | $134,307 | $4,974 | 30 | $191,425 | $6,381 |
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