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Oregon Coast Community College
Newport, Oregon · Public community college
Address: 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366 · Phone: (541) 265-2283 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Oregon Coast Community College is a public trade/career school in Newport, Oregon offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Oregon Coast Community College has a 36.2% completion rate, below the Oregon state average of 55.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Oregon Coast Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, and about 33.4% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $43,760 | $50,410 | $59,160 |
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, 300–899 hours | 5 | 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
Oregon Coast Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible community college in Newport, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It offers one trade program family on record in federal data — medical assistant programs — with 5 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 376 students.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 36.2%, below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Because the only trade program listed here is medical assistant training, this campus is likely to fit students specifically seeking that credential rather than someone comparing multiple trade paths at one location. The 'Distant town' locale designation suggests this may serve residents who prefer or need training close to home rather than relocating to a larger city. Given the below-average completion rate, prospective students — including career changers — should ask the school directly about program length, format, and support services before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities directly and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Oregon Coast Community College offers medical assistant programs, with 5 recent completers recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with an accreditation status of 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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.2%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (541) 265-2283 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and Title IV aid eligibility, as confirmed here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (541) 265-2283 or visit oregoncoastcc.org to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?423652.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or formats needed to assess career-changer fit; contact the school directly to ask about flexible scheduling or accelerated options.
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 at (541) 265-2283 for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Oregon Coast Community College at (541) 265-2283 or through its website, https://www.oregoncoastcc.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across institutions.
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.