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Pioneer Pacific College

Pioneer Pacific College

Overview of Pioneer Pacific College

Pioneer Pacific College started out in 1981 as a training institution called Skilltronics that prepared students for jobs in the electronics field. After the school’s purchase in 1989, it was renamed Pioneer Pacific College and soon after new areas of study were added. Today, the college has multiple campuses in three different cities, two near Portland and one serving the Eugene area.

The college is accredited by a national agency recognized by the U.S. government.

Points of Distinction

  • Diplomas can be earned as little as 10 months
  • Personalized education reflected in smaller class sizes
  • Externships possible for additional real-world education

Areas of Study

The college’s programs can be partitioned into the following areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Health Care, Information Technology and Legal. The college confers diplomas, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, depending on the particular program chosen.

Pioneer Pacific College Admissions and Financial Aid

The school operates a rolling admissions system so there are not particular deadlines. Classes meet year round and new students can start every 10 weeks. A high school diploma, GED or completion of an accredited home study program is the key academic credential that all applicants must possess. Students must also pass an assessment test which evaluates basic academic skills.

Students must also have a plan for meeting tuition payments, but the college has experience helping qualified students get the money they need to attend. In fact, a large majority of enrolled students do receive aid in one form or another, whether grants or money that needs to be repaid.

Pioneer Pacific College Faculty Quality

The teaching staff at the college tend to have significant years of real-word experience under their belts, complementing their educational backgrounds. Class sizes are small, leading to a more personalized interaction between students and instructors.

Student Body

Pioneer Pacific College has over 1000 students enrolled, about 75% of whom are women.

Student Life

The school attracts commuting students from the areas around the college’s locations. Class times are flexibly scheduled to suit students who may employed while attending the college.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

  • Accounting

Computer Networking

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General

Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Health and Human Services

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Health and Nursing

  • Nursing Administration (MSN MS PhD)

Information Technology

  • Information Technology

Management and Administration

  • Business Administration and Management General
  • Office Management and Supervision

Marketing

  • Marketing/Marketing Management General
  • Sales Distribution and Marketing Operations General

Medical Assisting and Nursing

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Nursing Other
  • Nursing Administration (MSN MS PhD)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Medical and Dental Administration

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Medical and Pharmaceutical

  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Paralegal

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Diploma

Campus Locations

Oregon

  • Clackamas
  • Springfield
  • Wilsonville

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