2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Best Associate Degree 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 associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
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Our 2023 rankings named Oregon Institute of Technology the best school in Oregon for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the small public school handed out 31 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $12,122 in tuition and fees if they attend OIT full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,956. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,209 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OIT. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 9 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Umpqua Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 268 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees if they attend Umpqua Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,945. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,820 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Umpqua Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 3,267 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Portland Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,690 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Portland Community College. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lane Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,395 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend Lane Community College full time pay an average of $5,720 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,020. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,170 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lane Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mt. Hood Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Gresham, Oregon, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,278 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,094 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MHCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,522. On average, associate degree students take out $14,652 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MHCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Chemeketa Community College is a public institution located in Salem, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,387 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chemeketa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,815. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,815 in student loans.
Chemeketa Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Oregon Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Bend, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 641 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend COCC full time pay an average of $6,417 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,609. On average, associate degree students take out $15,559 in loans while pursuing their degree.
COCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Linn-Benton Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. LBCC is a small public school situated in Albany, Oregon. It awarded 691 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LBCC is $5,950. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,287. Associate Degree recipients from LBCC accumulate an average of $15,078 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LBCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. SWOCC is a public institution located in Coos Bay, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 316 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
SWOCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,637. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from SWOCC accumulate an average of $13,959 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SWOCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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