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Umpqua Community College

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

EMT & paramedic trainingWelding schoolsMedical billing & coding programsDental assistant schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsElectrician schools
31%completion rate · Oregon avg 55%
$9,000median debt of graduates
$35,027median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$36,676median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 1140 Umpqua College Rd., Roseburg, OR 97470 · Phone: (541) 440-4600 · 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.

Umpqua Community College is a public trade school in Roseburg, Oregon, offering EMT & paramedic training, welding, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by NWCCU and others.

Umpqua Community College has a 31.1% completion rate, below the state average of 55.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,000 and median earnings of $36,676 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Umpqua Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 33.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Umpqua Community Coll… Umpqua Community Coll…: 31.1% 31.1% 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)
Emergency medical technicians$37,600$49,270$55,530
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$46,070$59,450$66,570
Medical records specialists$44,260$59,000$70,610
Dental assistants$49,010$59,490$63,520
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$39,590$58,520$77,780
Electricians$59,550$101,310$121,680

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 11 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $29,044 not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers 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.

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About this school

Umpqua Community College is a public trade and career school in Roseburg, Oregon, in a remote town setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and its programs hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Across its 9 program families, the school's most-awarded trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, welding, and medical billing & coding.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 31.1%, which is below the state average of 55.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,676. About 33.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 66 trade completers among 2,219 undergraduates, this campus offers shorter, skills-focused programs such as EMT training and welding alongside associate-level coursework, which may suit adult learners or career changers seeking a defined credential path, though program length details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard and confirm program specifics with the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Umpqua Community College offers 9 program families, with the most-awarded being EMT & paramedic training, welding, and medical billing & coding programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 33.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 31.1%, 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 $9,000, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,676, 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 directly for current tuition figures.

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

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded programs, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (541) 440-4600 or visit its website to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?210270.

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

The presence of short, skills-focused programs like EMT training and welding alongside associate coursework may fit adult learners, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Umpqua Community College at (541) 440-4600 or through its website at https://www.umpqua.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.

Nearby trade and career schools in Oregon

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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.

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