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Trade schools in Oregon
College Scorecard lists 11 schools in Oregon that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 10 electrical, 1 HVAC, 1 plumbing, 4 construction trades.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College | Portland | Electrical, Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 56 | $5,430 | $14,489 | Apply |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany | Electrical, Plumbing | Associate, Certificate | Public | 43 | $7,733 | $18,354 | Apply |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 36 | $6,525 | $15,975 | Apply |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham | Electrical, Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 25 | $5,418 | $14,299 | Apply |
| Lane Community College | Eugene | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 17 | $6,484 | $19,882 | Apply |
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 17 | $5,328 | $13,450 | Apply |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem | Electrical, Construction trades | Associate, Certificate | Public | 12 | $6,570 | $14,314 | Apply |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles | Construction trades | Certificate | Public | 11 | $5,940 | $26,914 | Apply |
| Umpqua Community College | Roseburg | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 2 | $6,377 | $15,892 | Apply |
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $7,211 | $20,963 | Apply |
| Tillamook Bay Community College | Tillamook | Electrical | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $5,112 | $14,516 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Oregon graduate the most students?
Portland Community College in Portland had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 56, then Linn-Benton Community College with 43.1
How much does trade school cost in Oregon?
Public schools on the list charge a median $6,377 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
11 of the 11 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 10 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Oregon?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Oregon, $49.55 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.55 | 4 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $48.71 | 10 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $46.66 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.26 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.35 | 4 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Oregon, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)