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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

41 Schools Ranked
$5,935 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in Oregon to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

220 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Concorde Career College - Portland the most popular school in Oregon for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Concorde Career College - Portland is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 220 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Concorde Career College - Portland is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Concorde Career College - Portland Report

#2

Rogue Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rogue Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Rogue Community College is a small public school situated in Grants Pass, Oregon. It awarded 208 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees if they attend Rogue Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,192. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rogue Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Portland Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Portland Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,082 basic certificates 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. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Portland Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Mt. Hood Community College

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

Out of the 41 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. Hood Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Gresham, Oregon, the medium-sized public school awarded 365 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

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 fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Mt. Hood Community College Report

118 Total Awards

Out of the 41 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, East West College of the Healing Arts landed the # 5 spot on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 118 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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98 Total Awards
$6,417 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Oregon Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Bend, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 98 students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at COCC. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, Oregon
112 Total Awards
$4,713 Average Tuition & Fees

Klamath Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Klamath Community College is a small public school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon that handed out 112 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,713 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Klamath Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,521. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Klamath Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

Lane Community College

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

Lane Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the medium-sized public school awarded 300 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lane Community College is $5,720. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,020. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Lane 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 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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139 Total Awards
$5,650 Average Tuition & Fees

Treasure Valley Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Treasure Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Ontario, Oregon. It awarded 139 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Treasure Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,005. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Treasure Valley Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Treasure Valley Community College Report

#10

Aveda Institute - Portland

Portland, Oregon
61 Total Awards

With a ranking of #10, Aveda Institute - Portland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 61 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Full Aveda Institute - Portland Report

98 Total Awards

Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Springfield, Oregon, and it awarded 98 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

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73 Total Awards

Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. NWC Medford is a private for-profit institution located in Medford, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 73 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Linn-Benton Community College

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

Linn-Benton Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. LBCC is a public institution located in Albany, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 56 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LBCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,287. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

One thing to take note of is that LBCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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92 Total Awards
$10,928 Average Tuition & Fees

American College of Healthcare Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. American College of Healthcare Sciences is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 92 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,928 to cover tuition and fees at American College of Healthcare Sciences. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American College of Healthcare Sciences. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#14

Umpqua Community College

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

Umpqua Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Umpqua Community College is a public institution located in Roseburg, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 272 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend Umpqua Community College full time pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,945. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Umpqua Community College. In 2020-2021 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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58 Total Awards

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College is a very small private for-profit school located in Bend, Oregon that handed out 58 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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#17

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
186 Total Awards
$6,120 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 186 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chemeketa Community College is $6,120. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,815. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Chemeketa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Chemeketa Community College Report

66 Total Awards
$6,637 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. SWOCC is a small public school situated in Coos Bay, Oregon. 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. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that SWOCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Clackamas Community College

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

Clackamas Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Oregon City, Oregon, the small public school awarded 159 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clackamas Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,320. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Clackamas Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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20 Total Awards

Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Tualatin, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 20 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Full Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin Report

42 Total Awards

With a ranking of #21, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Portland, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 42 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#22

Phagans School of Beauty

Salem, Oregon
31 Total Awards

Phagans School of Beauty landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Phagans School of Beauty is a private for-profit institution located in Salem, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 31 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, Oregon
37 Total Awards
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees

Tillamook Bay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Tillamook, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 37 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees if they attend TBCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,256. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at TBCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Tillamook Bay Community College Report

#24

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, Oregon
55 Total Awards

Phagans School of Hair Design ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Phagans School of Hair Design is located in Happy Valley, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 55 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Phagans School of Hair Design Report

29 Total Awards

With a ranking of #25, Sage School of Massage & Esthetics did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Bend, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 29 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Full Sage School of Massage & Esthetics Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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