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2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

14 Schools Ranked
$6,443 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Oregon to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, Oregon
30 Total Awards
$5,472 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Columbia Gorge Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Oregon. The Dalles, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 30 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbia Gorge Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,008.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbia Gorge Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#2

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
4 Total Awards
$12,122 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oregon Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. OIT is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OIT is $12,122. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,956.

Some students may be able to take online classes at OIT. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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7 Total Awards
$5,148 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Coast Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Oregon Coast Community College is a public institution located in Newport, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 7 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Oregon Coast Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,148. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Oregon Coast Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
1,082 Total Awards
$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 1,082 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend Portland Community College full time pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,670.

Portland 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 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
300 Total Awards
$5,720 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lane Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Lane Community College is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 300 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lane Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,020.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lane Community College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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66 Total Awards
$6,637 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Coos Bay, Oregon, and it awarded 66 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,637 to cover tuition and fees at SWOCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Online courses are available at SWOCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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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#7

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, Oregon
272 Total Awards
$5,477 Average Tuition & Fees

Umpqua Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 272 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Umpqua Community College is $5,477. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,945.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Umpqua Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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186 Total Awards
$6,120 Average Tuition & Fees

Chemeketa Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salem, Oregon. It awarded 186 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend Chemeketa Community College full time pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,815.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
208 Total Awards
$5,184 Average Tuition & Fees

Rogue Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in Grants Pass, Oregon, the small public school handed out 208 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees if they attend Rogue Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,192.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rogue Community College 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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#10

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
159 Total Awards
$5,850 Average Tuition & Fees

Clackamas Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Clackamas Community College is a public institution located in Oregon City, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 159 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees if they attend Clackamas Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,320.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clackamas Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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98 Total Awards
$6,417 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. COCC is a small public school situated in Bend, Oregon. It awarded 98 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,417 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,609.

COCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
365 Total Awards
$5,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Mt. Hood Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. MHCC is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 365 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,094 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MHCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,522.

MHCC 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. In 2020-2021 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
6 Total Awards
$10,206 Average Tuition & Fees

Portland State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $10,206 in tuition and fees if they attend Portland State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,846.

One thing to take note of is that Portland State University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Portland State University Report

#14

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, Oregon
56 Total Awards
$5,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Linn-Benton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Linn-Benton Community College is a small public school located in Albany, Oregon that handed out 56 basic certificates 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.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LBCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% 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 14 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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