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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Construction Trades Basic Certificate School for You
Construction Trades is one of the most popular subjects to study in Oregon. With 164 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Oregon to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for construction trades majors pursuing a basic certificate.
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Our analysis found Lane Community College to be the most popular school for construction trades students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Oregon. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Eugene.
About 4% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 96% are male.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Portland Community College is a great place for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Portland Community College is a large public school located in the city of Portland.
Women make up 22% of the construction trades majors at the school.
The in-demand basic certificate programs at Mt. Hood Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Oregon. MHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Gresham.
Of the 34 students majoring in construction trades at MHCC, 82% are male and 18% are female.
The in-demand basic certificate programs at Linn-Benton Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Oregon. Located in the small city of Albany, LBCC is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 22% of the construction trades majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Blue Mountain Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. BMCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Pendleton.
About 18% of the students majoring in construction trades at the school are women while 82% are male.
Out of the 8 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Umpqua Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Umpqua Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Roseburg.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rogue Community College is a great place for construction trades students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out of the 8 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Chemeketa Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Construction Trades at Chemeketa Community College Report
Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Construction Trades Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 8 |
| Hawaii | 350 |
| Washington | 505 |
| California | 3,095 |
| Nevada | 366 |
Construction Trades Related Majors
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Construction | 1,813 |
| Masonry | 284 |
| Other Construction | 190 |
Majors Similar to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.