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Clatsop Community College
Astoria, Oregon · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, OR 97103 · Phone: (503) 325-0910 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Mar 2025 · Warning · Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Feb 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed.
Clatsop Community College is a public trade and career school in Astoria, Oregon, offering medical assistant, welding, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Clatsop Community College has a 29.2% completion rate, below the Oregon state average of 55.4%, with median graduate debt of $11,602 and median earnings of $39,477 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Clatsop Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 38.8% 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 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $46,070 | $59,450 | $66,570 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,590 | $58,520 | $77,780 |
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 | 11 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Clatsop Community College is a public community college in Astoria, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, applies at this campus. Among its trade offerings, the school most frequently awards credentials in medical assistant programs, followed by welding and auto mechanic programs, drawing from a small pool of 15 trade completers within an overall undergraduate enrollment of 493 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 29.2%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $11,602, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $39,477. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially need-based enrollment.
This campus, located in a remote town setting, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as medical assisting, welding, or auto mechanics rather than longer academic transfer paths. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate against program cost and length before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data directly, prospective students can check with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Clatsop Community College offers medical assistant programs, welding schools, and auto mechanic schools, with medical assistant programs being the most common (11 awards).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.2%, 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 $11,602, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $39,477.
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) 325-0910 or visit https://www.clatsopcc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Clatsop Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state-level subsidies, though this does not guarantee any particular outcome.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
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 detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?208415.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, hands-on trade programs like medical assisting, welding, and auto mechanics, which may suit adults seeking a career change, though individual fit depends on personal goals and program details not covered here.
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 or check with relevant state licensing boards for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Clatsop Community College at (503) 325-0910 or visit their website at https://www.clatsopcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in the provided information; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?208415 to compare outcomes 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.