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Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook, Oregon · Public community college
Address: 4301 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141 · Phone: (503) 842-8222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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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.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median 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.
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.