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Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, Oregon · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045 · Phone: (503) 594-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Clackamas Community College is a public trade and career school in Oregon City, Oregon, offering electrician, auto mechanic, and welding programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Clackamas Community College has a 23.0% completion rate, below the Oregon state average of 55.4%, with median graduate debt of $11,992 and median earnings of $42,886 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Clackamas Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 24.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $59,550 | $101,310 | $121,680 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,590 | $58,520 | $77,780 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $46,070 | $59,450 | $66,570 |
| Medical assistants | $43,760 | $50,410 | $59,160 |
| Dental assistants | $49,010 | $59,490 | $63,520 |
| Medical records specialists | $44,260 | $59,000 | $70,610 |
| Machinists | $47,040 | $63,820 | $76,070 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $31,314 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $31,596 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $31,596 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $31,314 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 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
Clackamas Community College is a public community college located in Oregon City, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students at this school. Among its 15 trade and career program families, the campus awards the most credentials in electrician schools (36), auto mechanic schools (28), and welding schools (27).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.0%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,992, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $42,886. About 24.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 133 trade-program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 4,963, this large-suburb campus offers a mix of shorter career-training programs and longer associate-degree pathways across trades like electrical work, auto mechanics, welding, medical assisting, and CNC machining. Because program lengths vary by field, prospective students — including adult career-changers — should confirm specific program duration and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome data independently, check with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Clackamas Community College offers 15 trade and career program families, most notably electrician schools, auto mechanic schools, and welding schools, along with medical assistant, dental assistant, medical billing/coding, CNC machining, and EMT training programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial 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 23.0%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed had a median debt of $11,992, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $42,886, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at (503) 594-6000 or visit https://www.clackamas.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to for-profit trade schools, though specific costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm the duration of specific programs like electrician, auto mechanic, or welding training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?208406.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of trade programs including shorter certificate paths and longer associate-degree options, but specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here, so career changers should confirm format and duration with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials, such as electrician licensure or ASE certification, follow specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Clackamas Community College at (503) 594-6000 or through its website at https://www.clackamas.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?208406 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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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.