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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon

24 Colleges
$79,870 Avg Salary
$28,435 Avg Student Debt

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Nursing is the most popular major in Oregon with 1,502 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Oregon to see which programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Oregon.

Our analysis found Oregon Health & Science University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. OHSU is a small public school located in the large city of Portland.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at OHSU take out is $31,651. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $332, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Linfield University - School of Nursing. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Portland, Linfield Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Linfield Nursing carry an average student debt load of $31,403. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $346.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lane Community College is a great place for nursing students. Located in the rural area of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Lane Community College carry an average student debt load of $26,020.

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#4

Sumner College

Portland, OR

Out of the 24 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Sumner College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, Sumner College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Sumner College carry an average student debt load of $37,204.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the distant town of McMinnville, Linfield OCE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Linfield OCE take out $31,403 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $346.

Read full report on Nursing at Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education

Mt. Hood Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Gresham, MHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from MHCC take out $28,620 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

University of Portland

Portland, OR

University of Portland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from University of Portland take out $28,175 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $768.

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#8

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Newberg.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at GFU take out is $28,325. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $413.

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Central Oregon Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking. COCC is a small public school located in the city of Bend.

Nursing majors at COCC take out an average of $29,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR

Umpqua Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the rural area of Roseburg, Umpqua Community College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Umpqua Community College carry an average student debt load of $20,000.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Washington 3,851
California 18,329
Nevada 2,015
Alaska 177
Hawaii 535

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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