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Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, Oregon · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801 · Phone: (541) 276-1260 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Blue Mountain Community College is a public trade school in Pendleton, Oregon offering medical assistant, diesel mechanic, and welding programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Blue Mountain Community College has a 29.8% completion rate, below Oregon's 55.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $38,375 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Blue Mountain Community College; the school participates in Title IV, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 32.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $43,760 | $50,410 | $59,160 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $47,690 | $63,970 | $76,840 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $46,070 | $59,450 | $66,570 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $37,600 | $49,270 | $55,530 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oregon (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Blue Mountain Community College is a public trade and career school in Pendleton, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Because it participates in Title IV programs, students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus awards trade credentials most often in medical assistant programs, diesel mechanic schools, and welding schools, with a total of four program families offered on this campus.
Federal data show a completion rate of 29.8%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $12,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $38,375. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, located in a distant town setting, may suit students seeking hands-on trade instruction in fields like medical assisting, diesel mechanics, welding, or EMT training close to home rather than a large metro area. Because program length details are not specified here, prospective students should confirm schedules, format, and any career-changer accommodations directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, check with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Blue Mountain Community College offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs, diesel mechanic schools, welding schools, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with a status of accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.8%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $38,375, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (541) 276-1260 or visit https://www.bluecc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Blue Mountain Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in the available data; contact the school to confirm program schedules and durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review official outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?208275.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so career-changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit for their needs; the program families offered (medical assistant, diesel mechanic, welding, EMT) are common career-change fields.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Blue Mountain Community College at (541) 276-1260 or through its website at https://www.bluecc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported in the available federal data; check the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings against other schools directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.