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Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, Oregon · Public college
Address: 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030 · Phone: (503) 491-6422 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mt Hood Community College is a public trade school in Gresham, Oregon offering medical assistant, CNC machining, and electrician programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Mt Hood Community College carry a median debt of $13,667 and earn a median of $41,125 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance for Mt Hood Community College is not reported in federal data, but the school participates in Title IV federal aid and about 23.9% 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 |
| Machinists | $47,040 | $63,820 | $76,070 |
| Electricians | $59,550 | $101,310 | $121,680 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $46,070 | $59,450 | $66,570 |
| Medical records specialists | $44,260 | $59,000 | $70,610 |
| Dental hygienists | $104,530 | $122,080 | $126,460 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,590 | $58,520 | $77,780 |
| Surgical technologists | $59,930 | $81,390 | $94,640 |
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 | Associate degree | 22 | $43,328 | $43,128 | $16,625 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $62,056 | $63,005 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $53,386 | $48,041 | $13,036 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Mt Hood Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Gresham, Oregon, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional programmatic accreditation from bodies such as the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Physical Therapy Association. Because it participates in Title IV, students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Across its 16 trade program offerings, the college awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs, CNC and machining programs, and electrician training.
Federal data shows 175 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,856. The state average completion rate is 55.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,667, and median earnings ten years after entry were $41,125. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 23.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus offers a mix of short-term certificate programs and longer associate-degree pathways across its trade families, which can suit both newcomers and adult career-changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes independently through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mt Hood Community College offers 16 trade programs, with the most awards in medical assistant programs, CNC and machining programs, and electrician schools. Other program families include welding, medical billing and coding, dental hygiene, auto mechanics, and surgical technology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional programmatic accreditation from bodies including the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 55.4%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $13,667, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were $41,125, 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 (503) 491-6422 or visit mhcc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mt Hood Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared with private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm certificate versus associate-degree timelines.
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 official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?209250.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of shorter certificate and longer associate-degree trade programs, which can accommodate career-changers, but specific scheduling and format details are not reported here, so it's worth confirming with the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by trade and are not detailed in the available data; contact the school or the relevant state licensing board for specifics tied to your chosen program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mt Hood Community College at (503) 491-6422 or through its website at mhcc.edu to learn about admissions.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to compare outcomes across schools directly.
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.