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Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

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. Columbia Gorge Community College is a small public school located in The Dalles, Oregon that handed out 30 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbia Gorge Community College is $5,472. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,008.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbia Gorge Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Oregon Institute of Technology

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

Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. OIT is a small public school situated in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It awarded 4 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $12,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OIT. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,956.

OIT does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online 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 located in Newport, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7 basic certificates to qualified students.

If you want to attend Oregon Coast Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,148 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Oregon Coast Community College. 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. Located in Portland, Oregon, the fairly large public school handed out 1,082 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland Community College is $4,810. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,670.

Online courses are available at Portland Community College, 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, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

Lane Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lane Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Eugene, Oregon that handed out 300 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend Lane Community College full time pay an average of $5,720 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,020.

Online courses are available at Lane Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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 came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school awarded 66 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWOCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Umpqua Community College

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

Umpqua Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Roseburg, Oregon, the small public school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Umpqua Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,945.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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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 located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 186 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees if they attend Chemeketa Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,815.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chemeketa Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Rogue Community College

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

With a ranking of #9, Rogue Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 208 students in 2021-2022.

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

Rogue Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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. Located in Oregon City, Oregon, the small public school handed out 159 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees if they attend Clackamas Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,320.

Online courses are available at Clackamas Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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98 Total Awards
$6,417 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Oregon Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Central Oregon Community College is a small public school located in Bend, Oregon that handed out 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,609.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at COCC. 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.

Full Central Oregon Community College Report

#12

Mt. Hood Community College

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

With a ranking of #12, Mt. Hood Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. MHCC is located in Gresham, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 365 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,094 in tuition and fees if they attend MHCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,522.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MHCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Portland State University

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

With a ranking of #13, Portland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Linn-Benton Community College

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

Linn-Benton Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in Albany, Oregon, the small public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees if they attend LBCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,287.

LBCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Linn-Benton Community College Report

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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