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

We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each school that it offers the program before you apply.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 10 schools within 179 miles, nearest first in 25-mile distance bands, then by BOC Score inside each band with the highest at the top. 9 of them carry a score. 1 does not have enough federal outcome data to score, and appears last rather than being hidden.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, OR 0.3 miles away BOC Score 45.3
Tuition $7,076 in-state / $9,754 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 29.8%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 16
  • 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

#2

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR 43.0 miles away BOC Score 45.1
Tuition $11,076 in-state / $25,431 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 98.3%
  • Graduation rate: 43.0%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 112
  • 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

#3

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, OR 114.6 miles away BOC Score 42.2
Tuition $5,940 in-state / $10,260 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 28.7%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 79
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,750 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, OR 145.8 miles away BOC Score 45.7
Tuition $6,345 in-state / $6,795 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 36.8%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 109
  • 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

#6

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 173.4 miles away BOC Score 48.8
Tuition $5,247 in-state / $9,819 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 23.7%
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 372
  • 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

#7

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College

Bend, OR 163.5 miles away BOC Score 48.8
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 77.4%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 86
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $26,212 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 166.2 miles away BOC Score 30.0
Tuition $5,049 in-state / $13,545 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 25.1%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 269
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,974 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Sage School of Massage & Esthetics

Bend, OR 167.1 miles away
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  • 2855 NW Crossing Drive, Suite 201 Bend, OR 97703

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR 178.8 miles away BOC Score 50.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 80.2%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 81
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $32,927 (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. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. 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)Tuition (published, per year)Median grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
145.3$7,076 in-state / $9,754 out-of-state$49,34730%Yes*0 mi
242.2$5,940 in-state / $10,260 out-of-state$53,75029%—115 mi
345.7$6,345 in-state / $6,795 out-of-state$45,35437%Yes*146 mi
469.0Contact school for pricingNot reported100%—165 mi
548.8$5,247 in-state / $9,819 out-of-state$52,18424%Yes*173 mi
648.8Contact school for pricing$26,21277%—164 mi
730.0$5,049 in-state / $13,545 out-of-state$50,97425%—166 mi
8Sage School of Massage & EstheticsNot ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported—167 mi
950.8Contact school for pricing$32,92780%—179 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)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; Phagans School of Hair Design $32927.Columbia Gorge Community Col...$53,750Mt Hood Community College$52,184Central Oregon Community Col...$50,974Blue Mountain Community Coll...$49,347Treasure Valley Community Co...$45,354Phagans School of Hair Design$32,927
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
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
Phagans School of Hair Design$32,927

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.

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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 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)