Construction Trades community-college programs in Oregon

9 community colleges in Oregon report awarding credentials in Construction Trades. Apprenticeship-aligned electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and building-tech programs. The list below ranks them by share of total credentials awarded in this field — a directional measure of program scale and focus.

If you are choosing a Construction Trades program in Oregon, weigh program-specific accreditation, clinical or apprenticeship placement, and the institution's articulation agreements with Oregon public universities (for transfer-bound students) or its local employer relationships (for occupational tracks). Within Oregon published tuition tends to fall in a tight range, so the program-quality questions usually matter more than cost. The ranked list below is a useful starting point but should not substitute for a campus visit and a conversation with the program advisor.

Each college below links to a full profile with cost, enrollment, completion, and transfer numbers from the College Scorecard. Use the cost-and-aid guide for Oregon and the state's transfer-outcomes guide for additional context.

  1. Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham9%
  2. Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City4%
  3. Columbia Gorge Community CollegeThe Dalles4%
  4. Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany3%
  5. Portland Community CollegePortland2%
  6. Lane Community CollegeEugene1%
  7. Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem1%
  8. Central Oregon Community CollegeBend1%
  9. Rogue Community CollegeGrants Pass0%

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