Portland has 529,121 residents. It is located in Clackamas county.
For Oregon residents, the average tuition for all Portland gerontology schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $18,618.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Portland gerontology schools was $20,093.00.
The average cost of books and supplies for gerontology schools in Portland is $1,380.00. Students living on campus at gerontology schools in Portland paid an average of $7,585.00 for room and board during the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students living at home incurred costs of $4,820.00. There are two gerontology colleges in Portland for students to choose from. 157 students were reported to have graduated from gerontology programs in Portland in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $49,970.00 | 1,160 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $39,740.00 | 670 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $59,550.00 | 340 |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | $61,650.00 | 350 |
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