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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon

25 Schools Ranked
$8,015 Avg Tuition & Fees*

A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

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210 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Concorde Career College - Portland the most popular school in Oregon for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Concorde Career College - Portland is located in Portland, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 210 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Concorde Career 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 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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147 Total Awards
$11,928 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American College of Healthcare Sciences. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon list. American College of Healthcare Sciences is a small private for-profit school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 147 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,928 to cover tuition and fees at American College of Healthcare Sciences. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

American College of Healthcare Sciences is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
139 Total Awards
$5,184 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rogue Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon list. Located in Grants Pass, Oregon, the small public school handed out 139 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rogue Community College is $5,184. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,192. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rogue Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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108 Total Awards

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East West College of the Healing Arts is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. East West College of the Healing Arts is a private for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 108 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

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48 Total Awards
$5,675 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Linn-Benton Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Oregon. Located in Albany, Oregon, the small public school handed out 48 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend LBCC full time pay an average of $5,675 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,307. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LBCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
47 Total Awards
$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees

Portland Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Located in Portland, Oregon, the large public school handed out 47 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Portland Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,670. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Portland Community College. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Portland Community College Report

#7

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
41 Total Awards
$5,013 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Mt. Hood Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. MHCC is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 41 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend MHCC full time pay an average of $5,013 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,369. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MHCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
29 Total Awards
$5,333 Average Tuition & Fees

Lane Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,333 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lane Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,345. Around 93% 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 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, Oregon
28 Total Awards
$5,282 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Umpqua Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Roseburg, Oregon, and it awarded 28 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend Umpqua Community College full time pay an average of $5,282 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,945. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Umpqua Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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27 Total Awards
$6,483 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school handed out 27 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at SWOCC is $6,483. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWOCC. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Southwestern Oregon Community College Report

#11

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, Oregon
26 Total Awards
$4,497 Average Tuition & Fees

Klamath Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Klamath Falls, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 26 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,497 in tuition and fees if they attend Klamath Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,125. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Klamath Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
24 Total Awards
$5,850 Average Tuition & Fees

Chemeketa Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees if they attend Chemeketa Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,275. Around 92% of those degree recipients 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, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Oregon Coast Community College

Newport, Oregon
21 Total Awards
$5,148 Average Tuition & Fees

Oregon Coast Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon list. Oregon Coast Community College is a very small public school located in Newport, Oregon that handed out 21 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend Oregon Coast Community College full time pay an average of $5,148 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,072. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oregon Coast Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Oregon Coast Community College Report

18 Total Awards

Sage School of Massage & Esthetics came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Sage School of Massage & Esthetics is located in Bend, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Full Sage School of Massage & Esthetics Report

#15

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, Oregon
17 Total Awards
$4,752 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia Gorge Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon list. Columbia Gorge Community College is a public institution located in The Dalles, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 17 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend Columbia Gorge Community College full time pay an average of $4,752 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,468. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbia Gorge Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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14 Total Awards
$5,311 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Treasure Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Ontario, Oregon, the small public school handed out 14 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Treasure Valley Community College is $5,311. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,765. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Treasure Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
11 Total Awards
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Clackamas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Oregon City, Oregon, the medium-sized public school handed out 11 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Clackamas Community College is $5,625. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,050. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Clackamas Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Clatsop Community College

Astoria, Oregon
8 Total Awards
$4,230 Average Tuition & Fees

Clatsop Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Clatsop Community College is a very small public school situated in Astoria, Oregon. It awarded 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend Clatsop Community College full time pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,010. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clatsop Community College. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
3 Total Awards
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees

Oregon Institute of Technology landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. OIT is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $11,732 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OIT. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,625. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OIT. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Oregon Institute of Technology Report

#19

Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, Oregon
3 Total Awards
$4,356 Average Tuition & Fees

Tillamook Bay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Tillamook, Oregon, the very small public school handed out 3 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend TBCC full time pay an average of $4,356 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,076. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that TBCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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2 Total Awards
$6,111 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Bend, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,111 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,051. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since COCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
1 Total Awards
$9,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Portland State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, the large public school handed out 1 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland State University is $9,807. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,447. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Portland State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$14,040 Average Tuition & Fees

Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list.

If you want to attend Linfield OCE, expect to pay an average of $14,040 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Linfield OCE, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, Oregon
$6,641 Average Tuition & Fees

Blue Mountain Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list.

Students from Oregon who attend BMCC full time pay an average of $6,641 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,161.

One thing to take note of is that BMCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
$38,520 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, George Fox University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

GFU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,520. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GFU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full George Fox University 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%.

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