Best Trade Schools in Pendleton, Oregon (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Pendleton. 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 Pendleton, 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.

#1

Sumner College

Portland, OR 181.7 miles away BOC Score 74.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 80.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 377
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $74,014 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR 178.8 miles away BOC Score 50.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 124
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $32,927 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 173.4 miles away BOC Score 48.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 24.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 627
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,184 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, OR 145.8 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 170
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $45,354 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, OR 0.3 miles away BOC Score 45.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 25
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,347 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR 43.0 miles away BOC Score 45.1
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 39.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 115
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,565 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, OR 114.6 miles away BOC Score 42.2
Tuition $5,940 - $18,608
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21.6%
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 100
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,750 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 166.2 miles away BOC Score 30.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 24.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 372
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,974 (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.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
174.8Contact school for pricing$74,01481%Yes*182 mi
269.0Contact school for pricingNot reported94%—165 mi
350.8Contact school for pricing$32,927Not reported—179 mi
448.8Contact school for pricing$52,18425%Yes*173 mi
548.8Contact school for pricing$26,212Not reported—164 mi
645.7Contact school for pricing$45,354Not reportedYes*146 mi
745.3Contact school for pricing$49,34727%Yes*0 mi
842.2$5,940 - $18,608$53,75022%—115 mi
930.0Contact school for pricing$50,97425%—166 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 Pendleton, Oregon (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Pendleton, Oregon (2026) (College Scorecard)Sumner College $74014; Columbia Gorge Community College $53750; Mt Hood Community College $52184; Central Oregon Community College $50974; Blue Mountain Community College $49347; Treasure Valley Community College $45354.Sumner College$74,014Columbia Gorge Community Col...$53,750Mt Hood Community College$52,184Central Oregon Community Col...$50,974Blue Mountain Community Coll...$49,347Treasure Valley Community Co...$45,354
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 Pendleton, Oregon (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Sumner College$74,014
Columbia Gorge Community College$53,750
Mt Hood Community College$52,184
Central Oregon Community College$50,974
Blue Mountain Community College$49,347
Treasure Valley Community College$45,354

Oregon Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Welder2.2%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Electrician9.5%
Solar Installer42.1%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Tower Technician8.6%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Gunsmith2.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
EKG Technician3.0%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Optician2.9%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Massage Therapist15.4%
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%
Esthetician6.7%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
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.

Next Steps

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 StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)