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2023 Best Allied Health Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health & medical assisting services was ranked 2nd in Oregon. In fact, 882 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Allied Health Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Oregon to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon
Check out the medical assisting basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Oregon Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Allied Health Services
Our 2023 rankings named Oregon Coast Community College the best school in Oregon for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their basic certificate. Oregon Coast Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
Out of the 9 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Gorge Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Concorde Career College - Portland landed the # 3 spot on the list. Concorde Career College - Portland is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Out of the 9 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Rogue Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rogue Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Grants Pass.
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Out of the 9 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Chemeketa Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Chemeketa Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
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Portland Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a large student population.
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Clackamas Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the large suburb of Oregon City, Clackamas Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Mt. Hood Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health & medical assisting services students working on their basic certificate. Located in the suburb of Gresham, MHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Portland State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate allied health & medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 2,701 |
| California | 12,401 |
| Nevada | 1,323 |
| Alaska | 191 |
| Hawaii | 209 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Medical Assisting
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health & medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Medical Assisting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 54,553 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,327 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6,499 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4,508 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4,145 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,373 |
| Radiologist Assistant | 1,360 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 571 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 375 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 371 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 299 |
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | 157 |
| Lactation Consultant | 49 |
Majors Similar to Medical Assisting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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.