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Nursing Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 1,506 students earned their Nursing degrees in OR.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Oregon

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 825
Associate Degree 608
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Master’s Degree 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 43,820 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Oregon

Nursing grads earn an average of $108,950 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, OHSU grads earn an average salary of $84,979. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
352 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,438 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

A typical student attending Lane Community College will pay a net price of $8,233. Graduates earn an average $28,336 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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Sumner College

Portland
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
464 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,005 a year.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
187 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. In their early career, Linfield OCE grads earn an average salary of $60,438. 100% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,384.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,653 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. In their early career, COCC grads earn an average salary of $29,172. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,140 Total Students

A typical student attending Umpqua Community College will pay a net price of $9,714. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,467 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing Careers in OR

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $110,770
Nursing Instructors and Professors 32% $69,310
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $184,300
Nurse Midwives 25% $109,740
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $105,690
Registered Nurses 17% $91,220

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