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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon

41 Schools Ranked
$5,719 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$11,779 Avg Student Debt

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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Institute of Technology

Salem, Oregon
195 Total Awards
$8,617 Avg Student Debt

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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Salem, Oregon, and it awarded 195 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,617 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
388 Total Awards
$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,775 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Portland, Oregon, the fairly large public school handed out 388 undergraduate certificate awards 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,775 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Portland Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Sumner College

Portland, Oregon
227 Total Awards
$14,714 Avg Student Debt

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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 227 undergraduate certificates 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.

One thing to take note of is that Sumner College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 5% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Carrington College, Portland

Portland, Oregon
199 Total Awards
$8,437 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 41 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Carrington College, Portland landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Portland, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 199 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,437 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Carrington College, Portland 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 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
195 Total Awards
$5,184 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,798 Avg Student Debt

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 a small public school situated in Grants Pass, Oregon. It awarded 195 undergraduate certificates 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. Out-of-state students 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.

Online courses are available at Rogue 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 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
138 Total Awards
$5,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,874 Avg Student Debt

Lane Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 138 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,720 in tuition and fees if they attend Lane Community College full time. 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Lane Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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100 Total Awards
$6,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,321 Avg Student Debt

Chemeketa Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Salem, Oregon, the medium-sized public school handed out 100 undergraduate certificate awards 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. 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.

Chemeketa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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79 Total Awards
$6,417 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,697 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,697 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

One thing to take note of is that COCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
111 Total Awards
$5,094 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,503 Avg Student Debt

Mt. Hood Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. This medium-sized public school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 111 undergraduate 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,522. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,503 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 MHCC. In fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, Oregon
112 Total Awards
$5,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,010 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Linn-Benton Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Linn-Benton Community College is a small public school located in Albany, Oregon that handed out 112 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LBCC is $5,950. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

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.

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#11

Aveda Institute - Portland

Portland, Oregon
67 Total Awards
$9,880 Avg Student Debt

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. Aveda Institute - Portland is a very small private for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 67 undergraduate certificates 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.

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57 Total Awards
$6,637 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,037 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at SWOCC is $6,637. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,037 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SWOCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
127 Total Awards
$5,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,216 Avg Student Debt

Clackamas Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Clackamas Community College is located in Oregon City, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 127 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Clackamas Community College accumulate an average of $13,216 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Clackamas Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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#14

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, Oregon
81 Total Awards
$8,215 Avg Student Debt

Phagans School of Hair Design 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 #14 on the 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 81 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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.

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58 Total Awards
$10,852 Avg Student Debt

Northwest College School of Beauty - Eugene came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Springfield, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 58 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. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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60 Total Awards
$10,080 Avg Student Debt

Concorde Career College - Portland ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Concorde Career College - Portland is a very small private for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 60 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Concorde Career College - Portland accumulate an average of $10,080 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Concorde Career College - Portland is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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31 Total Awards
$13,336 Avg Student Debt

Summit Salon Academy - Portland landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,336 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients 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.

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#18

Umpqua Community College

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

With a ranking of #18, Umpqua Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 27 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,945. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Umpqua Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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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30 Total Awards
$10,852 Avg Student Debt

Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Medford, Oregon, and 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.

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38 Total Awards
$5,650 Average Tuition & Fees

Treasure Valley Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Treasure Valley Community College is a small public school located in Ontario, Oregon that handed out 38 undergraduate certificates 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. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Treasure Valley 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 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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35 Total Awards

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty 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 #21 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Bend, Oregon, and it awarded 35 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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21 Total Awards

Johnny Matthew’s Hairdressing Training School came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Johnny Matthew’s Hairdressing Training School is located in Salem, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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8 Total Awards
$10,852 Avg Student Debt

Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin 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 #23 on the list. 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. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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19 Total Awards

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.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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32 Total Awards
$10,852 Avg Student Debt

Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. NWC Beaverton is located in Beaverton, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,852 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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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