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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 41 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon
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Our analysis found Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Oregon. Institute of Technology is located in Salem, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 195 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,617 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 41 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 388 undergraduate 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Portland Community College accumulate an average of $13,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Portland Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Sumner College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oregon. Located in Portland, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 227 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,714 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sumner College. In 2020-2021 about 5% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Carrington College, Portland is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Carrington College, Portland is a very small private for-profit school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 199 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Carrington College, Portland does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 41 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Rogue Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rogue Community College is located in Grants Pass, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 195 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rogue Community College is $5,184. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,192. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,798 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rogue Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Lane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Eugene, Oregon that handed out 138 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,874 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Lane Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Chemeketa Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 100 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Oregon who attend Chemeketa Community College full time pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,815. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of $11,321 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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.
Central Oregon Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. COCC is a public institution located in Bend, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 79 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,417 in tuition and fees if they attend COCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,609. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at COCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Mt. Hood Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mt. Hood Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Gresham, Oregon that handed out 111 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend MHCC full time pay an average of $5,094 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,522. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,503 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MHCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Linn-Benton Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. LBCC is located in Albany, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 112 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees if they attend LBCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,287. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LBCC accumulate an average of $11,010 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
One thing to take note of is that LBCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Aveda Institute - Portland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 67 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aveda Institute - Portland accumulate an average of $9,880 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,037 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWOCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #12, Clackamas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Clackamas Community College is a public institution located in Oregon City, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Oregon who attend Clackamas Community College full time pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,320. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,216 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clackamas Community College. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Phagans School of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Phagans School of Hair Design is a very small private for-profit school located in Happy Valley, Oregon that handed out 81 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,215 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #15, Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. NWC Eugene is a very small private for-profit school situated in Springfield, Oregon. It awarded 58 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,852 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career College - Portland ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Portland, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school awarded 60 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,080 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Concorde Career College - Portland is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Summit Salon Academy - Portland came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Tigard, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 31 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,336 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Summit Salon Academy Portland is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Umpqua Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Umpqua Community College is a small public school located in Roseburg, Oregon that handed out 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees if they attend Umpqua Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,945. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Umpqua Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. NWC Medford is a very small private for-profit school situated in Medford, Oregon. It awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWC Medford accumulate an average of $10,852 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Treasure Valley Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Treasure Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Ontario, Oregon. It awarded 38 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees if they attend Treasure Valley Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,005. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Treasure Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Bend, Oregon, and it awarded 35 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Johnny Matthew’s Hairdressing Training School ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Salem, Oregon, and it awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Tualatin, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 8 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,852 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
College of Hair Design Careers came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. College of Hair Design Careers is a very small private for-profit school located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 19 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. NWC Beaverton is a private for-profit institution located in Beaverton, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,852 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
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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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