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Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, Oregon · Public community college · Training programs available:

Welding schoolsMedical assistant programsConstruction trades programsMedical billing & coding programs
37%completion rate · Oregon avg 55%
$12,000median debt of graduates
$33,234median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$36,738median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 650 College Blvd., Ontario, OR 97914 · Phone: (541) 881-8822 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Treasure Valley Community College is a public trade school in Ontario, Oregon offering welding, medical assistant, and construction trades programs, accredited by NWCCU.

Treasure Valley Community College has a 36.8% completion rate, below the Oregon average of 55.4%; median graduate debt is $12,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,738, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Treasure Valley Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and about 61.5% of students receive Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Treasure Valley Commu… Treasure Valley Commu…: 36.8% 36.8% Oregon average Oregon average: 55.4% 55.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$46,070$59,450$66,570
Medical assistants$43,760$50,410$59,160
Construction laborers$39,210$50,860$62,200
Medical records specialists$44,260$59,000$70,610

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 35 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 15 not reported not reported not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 9 not reported $22,192 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 3 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.

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About this school

Treasure Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Ontario, 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 here. Across its 9 program families, the college's top trade programs are welding schools, medical assistant programs, and construction trades programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.8%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $36,738. About 61.5% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a largely lower-income student body. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, located in a distant town setting, may suit students seeking hands-on trade training in welding, medical assisting, or construction trades rather than a traditional four-year path. Whether a program fits an adult career-changer depends on its specific length and format, which prospective students should confirm directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Treasure Valley Community College offers 9 program families, with the top trade programs being welding schools, medical assistant programs, and construction trades programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the college 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 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 36.8%, 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 10 years after entry are $36,738, per 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 at (541) 881-8822 or visit its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?210234.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Fit depends on program length and format, which are not detailed in this data; contact the school to discuss scheduling options for career changers.

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 to learn what credentials its programs prepare students for.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Treasure Valley Community College at (541) 881-8822 or through its website, https://www.tvcc.cc/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?210234 to compare similar programs.

Nearby trade and career schools in Oregon

See all trade and career schools in Oregon or search by ZIP code.

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.

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