Trade Schools in Portland, OR

Portland, OR has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 1,598 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,101 to $41,752, with a median of $18,045 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $35,019 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Portland Community College, Concorde Career College-Portland and Sumner College.

7
Schools
1,598
Graduates last year
$18,045
Median program tuition
$35,019
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Portland, OR

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Portland Community College

Portland, OR

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 5 more
Average net price
$6,234
Completion rate
19%
Type
Public

Sumner College

Portland, OR

Programs
LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$40,140
Completion rate
83%
Type
Private for-profit

Carrington College-Portland

Portland, OR

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$44,238
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Portland

Portland, OR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Esthetician
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Portland

Northwest College-Clackamas

Happy Valley, OR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$26,100
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$23,882
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

Northwest College-Beaverton

Beaverton, OR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$25,766
Completion rate
52%
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Portland

Tigard, OR

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$10,903
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

Clark College

Vancouver, WA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and Machinist and CNC and 5 more
Average net price
$18,625
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Northwest College-Tualatin

Tualatin, OR

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$32,235
Completion rate
64%
Type
Private for-profit

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, LPN and Machinist and CNC and 4 more
Average net price
$5,233
Completion rate
22%
Type
Public

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic and Machinist and CNC and 4 more
Average net price
$9,041
Completion rate
25%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Portland, OR?

The median published tuition is $18,045 (range $2,101 to $41,752, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology ($2,101), Aveda Institute-Portland ($7,800) and Concorde Career College-Portland ($17,734). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (2 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $35,019 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Portland, OR?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Portland Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.