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Registered Nursing Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 1,416 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in OR.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 803
Associate Degree 608
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 36,600 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Oregon

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $76,090 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $84,979 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
352 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,438 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 91% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Sumner College

Portland
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
464 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Sumner College grads earn an average salary of $43,005. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,705.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
187 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,384. 86% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $63,653 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,304 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,172 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,140 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. In their early career, Umpqua Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,467.

Registered Nursing Careers in OR

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 32% $69,310
Registered Nurses 17% $91,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Nursing Practice 40
Nursing Administration 22
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Family Practice Nursing 7
Nurse Midwifery 6
School Nursing 2
Clinical Nurse Leader 2
Mental Health Nursing 1

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