Portland Community College
Higher EducationOregon, United States1001-5000 Employees
Portland Community College (PCC) is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and ranks among the largest in the United States, educating about 80,000 students across full- and part-time programs. The college operates three main campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and roughly 200 community locations throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Its district spans about 1,500 square miles in northwest Oregon and offers a broad mix of programs, including two-year degrees, one-year certificates, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses, and lifelong learning. The institution emphasizes making high-quality education accessible to a diverse student body and aims to support individual opportunity and local economic development. The higher education system serves a broad spectrum of learners seeking degrees, certificates, short-term training, or preparatory coursework, positioning itself as an accessible pathway within the sector. In May 2026, Katy Ho was named acting president following the resignation of the prior president.