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Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, Oregon · Public community college

CDL / truck driving schoolsWelding schoolsCNA classesPhlebotomy classes
17%completion rate · Oregon avg 55%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$30,821median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 4301 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141 · Phone: (503) 842-8222 · 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.

Tillamook Bay Community College is a public trade school in Tillamook, Oregon offering CDL/truck driving, welding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Tillamook Bay Community College has a 17.1% completion rate versus a 55.4% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Tillamook Bay Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 25.4% of students receive Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Tillamook Bay Communi… Tillamook Bay Communi…: 17.1% 17.1% 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)
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$47,700$61,980$72,870
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$46,070$59,450$66,570
Nursing assistants$43,210$49,830$59,080
Phlebotomists$40,060$49,160$58,370

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
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 26 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 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

Tillamook Bay Community College is a public trade and career-training campus located in Tillamook, Oregon, a distant-town setting. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus awards credentials across four program families, with the largest numbers of completers in CDL / truck driving schools (26), welding schools (3), and CNA classes (2).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 17.1%, below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. About 25.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 294 total undergraduate enrollment and 32 trade completers reported, this campus appears best suited to students seeking short, focused credentials like CDL training rather than longer associate-degree pathways, though program length details are not specified here. Career changers considering this school should weigh the below-average completion rate alongside their own circumstances. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review the school's outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Tillamook Bay Community College offers programs in four families: CDL/truck driving schools, welding schools, CNA classes, and phlebotomy classes. The largest completer counts are in CDL/truck driving (26), welding (3), and CNA classes (2).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and its 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 students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 17.1%, 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 (503) 842-8222 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?

Tillamook Bay Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding support.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (503) 842-8222 or visit tillamookbaycc.edu for details.

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

You can confirm accreditation status with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420723.

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

The school's short-format programs like CDL training may suit adults seeking a quicker credential, but specific scheduling or adult-learner services are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Tillamook Bay Community College at (503) 842-8222 or through its website, tillamookbaycc.edu.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420723 can be used to compare completion rates and other figures 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.

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