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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. Located in Salem, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 195 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,617 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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Portland Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oregon. Portland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 388 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend Portland Community College full time pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees. 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. Around 50% of those degree recipients 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Sumner College

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

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sumner College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Sumner College is a very small private for-profit school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 227 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Sumner College accumulate an average of $14,714 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Sumner College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 5% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Carrington College, Portland

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Carrington College, Portland helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Oregon. Carrington College, Portland is located in Portland, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 199 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Portland. 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.

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#5

Rogue Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rogue Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 195 students in 2021-2022.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Rogue Community College 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.

Full Rogue Community College Report

#6

Lane Community College

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

With a ranking of #6, Lane Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the medium-sized public school awarded 138 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lane Community College is $5,720. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

One thing to take note of is that Lane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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

With a ranking of #7, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,815. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,321 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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

Central Oregon Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Bend, Oregon, the small public school awarded 79 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,417 in tuition and fees if they attend COCC full time. Out-of-state students 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at COCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Central Oregon Community College Report

#9

Mt. Hood Community College

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

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. This medium-sized public school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MHCC accumulate an average of $11,503 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

One thing to take note of is that MHCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Linn-Benton Community College

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

Linn-Benton Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Albany, Oregon, the small public school handed out 112 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend LBCC full time pay an average of $5,950 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,287. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,010 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

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

#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.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,880 in student loans. 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 handed out 57 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SWOCC accumulate an average of $13,037 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Online courses are available at SWOCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southwestern Oregon Community College Report

#12

Clackamas Community College

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

Clackamas Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Oregon City, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 127 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clackamas Community College is $5,850. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clackamas Community College. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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 landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Happy Valley, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 81 students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Phagans School of Hair Design accumulate an average of $8,215 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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 ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon list. Located in Springfield, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 58 undergraduate certificate awards 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, 83% were women.

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60 Total Awards
$10,080 Avg Student Debt

Concorde Career College - Portland came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 60 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,080 in student loans. 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.

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31 Total Awards
$13,336 Avg Student Debt

Summit Salon Academy - 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 #17 on the list. Summit Salon Academy Portland is a very small private for-profit school situated in Tigard, Oregon. It awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Summit Salon Academy Portland accumulate an average of $13,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Summit Salon Academy Portland. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Summit Salon Academy - Portland Report

#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.

In-state students pay an average of $5,477 in tuition and fees if they attend Umpqua Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,945. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Umpqua Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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

With a ranking of #19, Northwest College School of Beauty - Medford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.

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38 Total Awards
$5,650 Average Tuition & Fees

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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Treasure Valley Community College is $5,650. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,005. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Treasure Valley Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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 landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Bend, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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21 Total Awards

Johnny Matthew’s Hairdressing Training School 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 #22 on the list. 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.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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8 Total Awards
$10,852 Avg Student Debt

Northwest College School of Beauty - Tualatin landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. NWC Tualatin is located in Tualatin, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,852 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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19 Total Awards

With a ranking of #24, College of Hair Design Careers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Salem, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 19 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Full College of Hair Design Careers Report

32 Total Awards
$10,852 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Beaverton, Oregon, 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. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Full Northwest College School of Beauty - Beaverton 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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