Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Linn-Benton Community College worth it?
Pay $11,553/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $41,363 ten years out — about 3.6× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: B.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Linn-Benton Community College vs Oregon avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Oregon college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Linn-Benton Community College | Oregon avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $11,553 | $18,898 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $41,363 | $51,363 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $11,961 | $19,023 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 29% | 46.5% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 81.2% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $75,156 over four years. Most students get $7,236/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $11,961 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 29% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Linn-Benton Community College grad earns about -$145,480 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Linn-Benton Community College
The average student at Linn-Benton Community College pays $11,553 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $18,789 published sticker price. That is below the OR average net price of $18,898.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $41,363 — below the OR median of $51,363. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $11,961, roughly $130 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 29% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper Oregon colleges with comparable outcomes
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Linn-Benton Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,553 per year. That's $7,236/yr in financial aid against the $18,789 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $46,212.
How much do Linn-Benton Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Linn-Benton Community College graduates earn a median of $41,363 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 3.6× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Linn-Benton Community College graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,961 — about $130/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 40% of students take federal loans.
Is Linn-Benton Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Linn-Benton Community College a value grade of B — top 36% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $11,553/yr, earn $41,363/yr ten years out, ROI score of 8.95. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Linn-Benton Community College?
27.5% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 40% take federal student loans. On average, students get $7,236 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Linn-Benton Community College?
In-state tuition is $7,317 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $15,901 per year — a difference of $8,584/yr or $34,336 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Linn-Benton Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $7,648. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $15,216. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →