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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
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Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the most popular school in Oregon for trade school students working on their associate degree. Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,267 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Oregon who attend Portland Community College full time pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mt. Hood Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. This medium-sized public school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 1,278 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,094 in tuition and fees if they attend MHCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,522. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,652 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
MHCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Linn-Benton Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oregon. Located in Albany, Oregon, the small public school awarded 691 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend LBCC full time pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,287. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,078 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LBCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at Lane Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oregon. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 1,395 associate degrees 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. On average, associate degree students take out $17,170 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
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. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Chemeketa Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. This medium-sized public school is located in Salem, Oregon, and it awarded 1,387 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend Chemeketa Community College full time pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,815. On average, associate degree students take out $14,815 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Chemeketa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Oregon Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. This small public school is located in Bend, Oregon, and it awarded 641 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend COCC full time pay an average of $6,417 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,609. On average, associate degree students take out $15,559 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since COCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Clackamas Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Clackamas Community College is a small public school located in Oregon City, Oregon that handed out 574 associate degrees 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. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Clackamas Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rogue Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 460 students 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,049 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rogue Community College. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Concorde Career College - Portland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 60 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,255 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Since Concorde Career College - Portland is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Klamath Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Klamath Community College is a small public school situated in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It awarded 115 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Klamath Community College is $4,713. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,521. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,767 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Klamath Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Southwestern Oregon Community College is a small public school located in Coos Bay, Oregon that handed out 316 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend SWOCC, expect to pay an average of $6,637 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $13,959 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SWOCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Oregon Institute of Technology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. OIT is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 31 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OIT is $12,122. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,956. On average, associate degree students take out $12,209 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at OIT, 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, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Umpqua Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 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.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Umpqua Community College. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Umpqua Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Blue Mountain Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. BMCC is a small public school situated in Pendleton, Oregon. It awarded 268 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,851 in tuition and fees if they attend BMCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,416. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,611 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BMCC. 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.
Treasure Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Ontario, Oregon, the small public school handed out 212 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Treasure Valley Community College is $5,650. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,005. Associate Degree recipients from Treasure Valley Community College accumulate an average of $17,953 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Treasure Valley 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. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbia Gorge Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Columbia Gorge Community College is a small public school located in The Dalles, Oregon that handed out 154 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbia Gorge Community College is $5,472. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,008. On average, associate degree students take out $19,352 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Columbia Gorge Community College. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Tillamook Bay Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. This very small public school is located in Tillamook, Oregon, and it awarded 104 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TBCC is $4,536. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,256. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
TBCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.
American College of Healthcare Sciences ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Oregon list. American College of Healthcare Sciences is a very small private for-profit school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 39 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $10,928. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,666 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
American College of Healthcare Sciences is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Clatsop Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Clatsop Community College is a very small public school located in Astoria, Oregon that handed out 86 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clatsop Community College is $4,230. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,010. On average, associate degree students take out $15,032 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Clatsop Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
References
- 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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