Lower Columbia College

1600 Maple Street
Longview, WASHINGTON-98632

    • CIP Code :01.8301-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant., First Major

    • CIP Code :11.1002-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager., First Major

    • CIP Code :11.1002-Certificates of less than 1 year in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager., First Major

    • CIP Code :11.1003-Associate's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance., First Major

    • CIP Code :11.1004-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster., First Major

    • CIP Code :11.1004-Certificates of less than 1 year in Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1210-Certificates of less than 1 year in Early Childhood Education and Teaching., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1210-Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1210-Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1210-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Early Childhood Education and Teaching., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1210-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Early Childhood Education and Teaching., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1210-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Early Childhood Education and Teaching., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1311-Associate's degree in Mathematics Teacher Education., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1323-Associate's degree in Chemistry Teacher Education., First Major

    • CIP Code :13.1501-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Teacher Assistant/Aide., First Major

    • CIP Code :14.0701-Associate's degree in Chemical Engineering., First Major

    • CIP Code :14.1001-Associate's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering., First Major

    • CIP Code :14.1901-Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.0000-Associate's degree in Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.0506-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.0613-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.0613-Associate's degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.0805-Associate's degree in Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.1302-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :15.1701-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Energy Systems Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :22.0301-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary., First Major

    • CIP Code :24.0101-Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies., First Major

    • CIP Code :26.0101-Associate's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :31.0507-Certificates of less than 1 year in Physical Fitness Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :31.0507-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Physical Fitness Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :40.0101-Associate's degree in Physical Sciences, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :43.0103-Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration., First Major

    • CIP Code :43.0203-Associate's degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting., First Major

    • CIP Code :43.0203-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Fire Science/Fire-fighting., First Major

    • CIP Code :47.0201-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :47.0604-Associate's degree in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :47.0604-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :47.0605-Associate's degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :47.0605-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0501-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0501-Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0503-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Machine Shop Technology/Assistant., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0508-Associate's degree in Welding Technology/Welder., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0508-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Welding Technology/Welder., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0508-Certificates of less than 1 year in Welding Technology/Welder., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0508-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Welding Technology/Welder., First Major

    • CIP Code :48.0510-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist., First Major

    • CIP Code :50.0901-Associate's degree in Music, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0712-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Medical Reception/Receptionist., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0713-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0716-Associate's degree in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0801-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Medical/Clinical Assistant., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0801-Associate's degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0805-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.0907-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.1011-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.1012-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Sterile Processing Technology/Technician., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.1501-Associate's degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.1504-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.1504-Certificates of less than 1 year in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.1599-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.3801-Associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.3901-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.3902-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.3902-Certificates of less than 1 year in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide., First Major

    • CIP Code :51.3902-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0101-Associate's degree in Business/Commerce, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0201-Certificates of less than 1 year in Business Administration and Management, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0201-Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0201-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Business Administration and Management, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0201-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Business Administration and Management, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0201-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Business Administration and Management, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0212-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Retail Management., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0302-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0302-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0302-Certificates of less than 1 year in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0302-Associate's degree in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0302-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0401-Associate's degree in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0401-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0411-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0411-Certificates of less than 1 year in Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0411-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0701-Certificates of less than 12 weeks in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.0701-Certificates of less than 1 year in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies., First Major

    • CIP Code :52.1907-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations., First Major

    • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs


      Accredited By
      Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

    • Institutional Accreditation


      Accredited By
      Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities


    Lower Columbia College General Information

    • Level of institution :Four or more years
    • Control of institution :Public
    • Highest level of offering :Bachelor's degree
    • Undergraduate offering :Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
    • Graduate offering :No graduate offering
    • Highest degree offered :Bachelor's degree
    • Degree-granting status :Degree-granting
    • Historically Black College or University :No
    • Institution has hospital :No
    • Institution grants a medical degree :No
    • Tribal college :No
    • Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale) :City: Small
    • Institution open to the general public :Institution is open to the public
    • Status of institution :Active - institution active
    • UNITID for merged schools :-2
    • Year institution was deleted from IPEDS :Not applicable
    • Date institution closed :-2
    • Institution is active in current year :Yes
    • Primarily postsecondary indicator :Primarily postsecondary institution
    • Postsecondary institution indicator :Active postsecondary institution
    • Postsecondary and Title IV institution indicator :Title IV postsecondary institution
    • Reporting method for student charges, graduation rates, retention rates and student financial aid :Student charges for full academic year and fall GR/SFA/retention rate cohort
    • Institutional category :Degree-granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above
    • Carnegie Classification 2018: Basic :Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
    • Carnegie Classification 2018: Undergraduate Instructional Program :Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical
    • Carnegie Classification 2018: Graduate Instructional Program :Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)
    • Carnegie Classification 2018: Undergraduate Profile :Two-year, mixed part/full-time
    • Carnegie Classification 2018: Enrollment Profile :Exclusively undergraduate two-year
    • Carnegie Classification 2018: Size and Setting :Two-year, medium
    • Carnegie Classification 2015: Basic :Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
    • Carnegie Classification 2005/2010: Basic :Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
    • Carnegie Classification 2000 :Associates Colleges
    • Land Grant Institution :Not a Land Grant Institution
    • Institution size category :1,000 - 4,999
    • Multi-institution or multi-campus organization :Institution is part of a multi-institution or multi-campus organization
    • Name of multi-institution or multi-campus organization :Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
    • Identification number of multi-institution or multi-campus organization :WA - Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
    • Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) :Longview, WA
    • CBSA Type Metropolitan or Micropolitan :Metropolitan Statistical Area
    • Combined Statistical Area (CSA) :Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA
    • New England City and Town Area (NECTA) :Not applicable
    • Fips County code :Cowlitz County, WA
    • County name :Cowlitz County
    • State and 114TH Congressional District ID :WA, District 03
    • Longitude location of institution :-122.935928
    • Latitude location of institution :46.142140