3 schools · Oregon
Construction trades programs in Oregon
3 schools in Oregon offer construction trades programs (3 of them public), with 3 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All construction trades programs in Oregon
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community CollegePortland, OR | Community college | Associate degree | 25 | n/a | $93,597 | n/a | $5,430 |
| Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,570 |
| Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,570 |
| Columbia Gorge Community CollegeThe Dalles, OR | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,940 |
| Portland Community CollegePortland, OR | Community college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,430 |
Cities with the most programs: Portland (1), Salem (1), The Dalles (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Oregon?
3 schools in Oregon awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Oregon?
By yearly tuition and fees, Portland Community College in Portland charges $5,430 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.