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53 Colleges
$49,896 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,750 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 6,515 students received a trade school degree from a college in Oregon, making it rank #35 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $12,474 per year to get their degree at a college in Oregon, while out of state students will pay an average of $16,968 per year.

About 51% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,437 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$4,810 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,886 full-time undergraduates at Portland Community College, and 22,904 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Portland Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,727 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Portland Community College is $34,616.

#2

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$5,094 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,812 students at MHCC in total, 2,405 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

69% of MHCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $2,043 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,210 during the early-career years.

#3

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$12,122 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,184 undergraduates at OIT, of which 2,391 are full-time, and there are 5,323 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at OIT is 4.7 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

44% of OIT students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,245 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from OIT with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $63,472 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$5,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,702 students at Lane Community College in total, 3,151 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

18% of Lane Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,730 a year. Lane Community College has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lane Community College is $30,159.

#5

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$5,184 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,765 students at Rogue Community College in total, 1,625 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

3% of Rogue Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,589 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rogue Community College is $30,585.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,153 full-time undergraduates at LBCC, and 4,956 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,512 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,085 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
75% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concorde Career College - Portland is 466, which includes 466 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Around 15% of accepted students are men, and 85% are women.

75% of Concorde Career College - Portland students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,405 a year. Concorde Career College - Portland has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concorde Career College - Portland is $37,754.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,120 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Chemeketa Community College is 8,328, which includes 3,727 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

21% of Chemeketa Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,841 a year. Chemeketa Community College has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,626 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,417 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Oregon Community College is 4,304, which includes 1,832 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at COCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,928 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,018 during the early-career years.

#10

Institute of Technology

Salem, Oregon
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
91% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Institute of Technology is 389, which includes 389 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

91% of Institute of Technology students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,400 a year. Institute of Technology has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Institute of Technology is $33,918.

#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$10,206 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,656 undergraduates at Portland State University, of which 12,752 are full-time, and there are 23,640 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Portland State University is 4.7 years.

Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Roughly 40% of students at Portland State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,682 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,981 during the early-career years.

#12

Sumner College

Portland, Oregon
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
79% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Sumner College is 464, which includes 464 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 17% of accepted students are men, and 83% are women.

Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $11,316 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Sumner College is $49,404.

#13

Carrington College, Portland

Portland, Oregon
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
89% Freshmen Loans

There are 330 full-time undergraduates at Carrington College, Portland, and 330 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 39 to 1.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,650 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Carrington College, Portland with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,431 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$5,850 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Clackamas Community College is 5,555, which includes 1,965 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,641 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,527 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,637 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 809 full-time undergraduates at SWOCC, and 1,537 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,510 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from SWOCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,102 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$4,713 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Klamath Community College is 1,492, which includes 535 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

32% of Klamath Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,476 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Klamath Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,260 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Aveda Institute - Portland

Portland, Oregon
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 150 full-time undergraduates at Aveda Institute - Portland, and 287 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 68% of students at Aveda Institute - Portland take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,931 a year. Aveda Institute - Portland has a 5.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,552 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene is 137, which includes 137 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 62% of students at NWC Eugene take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,188 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NWC Eugene is $20,437.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private

The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 0.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from East West College of the Healing Arts with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,751 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$5,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,470 students at Treasure Valley Community College in total, 759 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 47% of students at Treasure Valley Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,085 a year. Treasure Valley Community College has a 4.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Treasure Valley Community College is $29,403.

#21

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, Oregon
Public Public vs. Private
$5,477 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Umpqua Community College is 2,140, which includes 784 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 21% of students at Umpqua Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,199 a year. Umpqua Community College has a 3.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Umpqua Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,006 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 69 students at NWC Medford in total, 69 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

63% of NWC Medford students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,150 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,437 during the early-career years.

#23

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, Oregon
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
68% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Phagans School of Hair Design is 154, which includes 154 full-time undergraduates. Phagans School of Hair Design has a freshman retention rate of 92%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,229 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,067 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 97 students at Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College in total, 97 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

55% of Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,604 a year. Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College has a 4.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College is $18,806.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 45 full-time undergraduates at NWC Tualatin, and 45 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,368 a year. NWC Tualatin has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NWC Tualatin is $20,437.

Other Oregon Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 American College of Healthcare Sciences 62
27 Pacific University 52
28 Summit Salon Academy - Portland 49
29 Phagans School of Beauty 45
29 Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology 45
31 Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton 44
32 College of Hair Design Careers 40
33 Phagans Beauty College 39
34 College of Cosmetology 37
35 Johnny Matthew’s Hairdressing Training School 36
36 Northwest College School of Beauty - Clackamas 34
37 Tillamook Bay Community College 31
38 Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty 29
39 Phagans Medford Beauty School 27
40 Columbia Gorge Community College 25
40 Sage School of Massage & Esthetics 25
42 Blue Mountain Community College 23
43 George Fox University 22
44 Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program 20
45 Oregon Coast Community College 17
45 Northwest College School of Beauty - Hillsboro 17
47 Warner Pacific University 14
48 Clatsop Community College 10
48 Oregon Health & Science University 10
50 Eastern Oregon University 7
51 Linfield University - McMinnville Campus 6
51 Christian Culinary Academy 6
53 University of Portland 0

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