Best Trade Schools in Astoria, Oregon (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Astoria. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Oregon.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Astoria, Oregon

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#2

University of Portland

Portland, OR 67.0 miles away BOC Score 65.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 39
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $80,459 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Portland State University

Portland, OR 71.1 miles away BOC Score 65.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 684
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,060 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 56.7 miles away BOC Score 60.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 65.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 163
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $62,363 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Aveda Institute-Portland

Portland, OR 70.6 miles away BOC Score 56.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 71.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 158
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,038 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, OR 50.4 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 30.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 171
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,973 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Clatsop Community College

Astoria, OR 0.9 miles away BOC Score 35.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 18
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,572 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Northwest College-Beaverton

Beaverton, OR 68.0 miles away BOC Score 29.2
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  • Completion rate: 50.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 51
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $30,364 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

East West College of the Healing Arts

Portland, OR 71.2 miles away
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  • 1515 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 400 Portland, OR 97201-0000
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,144 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Oregon.
# School BOC Score (0–100) Tuition Median grad earnings (all majors) Graduation rate Online Distance
1 65.5 Contact school for pricing Not reported 78% — 21 mi
2 56.3 Contact school for pricing $33,038 71% — 71 mi
3 51.1 Contact school for pricing $46,973 31% Yes* 50 mi
4 35.7 Contact school for pricing $48,572 27% — 1 mi
5 29.2 Contact school for pricing $30,364 50% — 68 mi
6 Not rated Contact school for pricing $33,144 Not reported — 71 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Oregon are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Oregon is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Astoria, Oregon (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Astoria, Oregon (2026) (College Scorecard) Clatsop Community College $48572; Tillamook Bay Community College $46973; East West College of the Healing Arts $33144; Aveda Institute-Portland $33038; Northwest College-Beaverton $30364.Clatsop Community College $48,572Tillamook Bay Community Coll... $46,973East West College of the Hea... $33,144Aveda Institute-Portland $33,038Northwest College-Beaverton $30,364
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Astoria, Oregon (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Clatsop Community College$48,572
Tillamook Bay Community College$46,973
East West College of the Healing Arts$33,144
Aveda Institute-Portland$33,038
Northwest College-Beaverton$30,364

Oregon Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber 4.5%
Carpenter 4.5%
Welder 2.2%
Flooring Installer 9.5%
Construction Worker 7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager 8.7%
Home Inspector -0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker 6.6%
Electrician 9.5%
Solar Installer 42.1%
HVAC Technician 8.1%
Wind Turbine Technician 49.9%
Tower Technician 8.6%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) 4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator 3.6%
Gunsmith 2.0%
Diesel Technician 2.4%
CNC Machinist 0.0%
Truck Driver (CDL) 4.0%
Auto Mechanic 4.2%
Automotive Technician 4.2%
Maintenance Technician 3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician 5.2%
Mental Health Technician 20.0%
Medical Assistant 12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2.3%
Patient Care Technician 2.3%
Home Health Aide 17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer 13.0%
Radiologic Technologist 4.3%
EKG Technician 3.0%
Surgical Technologist 4.5%
Dental Assistant 6.4%
Pharmacy Technician 6.4%
Optician 2.9%
Phlebotomy Technician 5.6%
Sterile Processing Technician 10.0%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist 7.1%
Medical Office Administrator 4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Massage Therapist 15.4%
Occupational Therapy Assistant 19.2%
Personal Trainer 11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide 2.8%

Animal Care & Training

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician 9.1%
Dog Trainer 5.1%
Veterinary Assistant 8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Beauty Professional 5.6%
Cosmetologist 5.6%
Esthetician 6.7%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef 7.1%
Pastry Chef 7.1%

Business & Legal Support

Trade Job Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter -0.3%
Paralegal 0.2%
Bookkeeper -5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025
Employment Projections U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) 2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) U.S. Department of Education latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) U.S. Department of Education latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) latest release (updated 2025-10-25)