2026 Best Nursing Schools in Oregon
Looking for the best Nursing degree programs in Oregon? This list ranks 73 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Nursing Degree Search reviewed 59 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Nursing Degree Schools in Oregon
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Northwest Christian University came in at #2 on this year's Nursing ranking in Oregon. Based in Eugene, OR, Northwest Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,800. Students borrow a median of $25,735 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Northwest Christian University
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Out of the 59 schools in Oregon in this year's ranking, University Of Portland landed the #3 spot. University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit school based in Portland, OR. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. University Of Portland Nursing students take on a median of $23,169 in debt. Read more about University Of Portland
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You'll be in good company at Columbia Gorge Community College, which ranked #4 this year. Columbia Gorge Community College is a public school based in The Dalles, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,940, while out-of-state students pay about $10,260. Columbia Gorge Community College Nursing students take on a median of $17,416 in debt. Read more about Columbia Gorge Community College
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Out of the 59 schools in Oregon in this year's ranking, George Fox University landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Newberg, OR. George Fox University graduates 72% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,324 in student loans. More on George Fox University
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Oregon Coast Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in Newport, OR. Students from in state pay about $5,544 in tuition and fees. Read the full report on Oregon Coast Community College
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Warner Pacific College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Portland, OR, Warner Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Students from in state pay about $22,220 in tuition and fees. Typical Nursing student debt is $41,254. Read more about Warner Pacific College
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Umpqua Community College placed #8 among Nursing schools in Oregon. Based in Roseburg, OR, Umpqua Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,104. Umpqua Community College Nursing students take on a median of $13,058 in debt. Read the full report on Umpqua Community College
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Southwestern Oregon Community College did well this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Coos Bay, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $7,192. Students borrow a median of $13,609 to complete their Nursing program here. More on Southwestern Oregon Community College
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Chemeketa Community College landed the #10 spot in Oregon this year. Located in Salem, OR, Chemeketa Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,345, with out-of-state students paying around $14,040. Graduates carry a median of $15,755 in student loans. Get the full Chemeketa Community College report
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Lane Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Eugene, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,202, while out-of-state students pay about $13,078. Lane Community College Nursing students take on a median of $18,373 in debt. Get the full Lane Community College report
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Clackamas Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. This public school is set in Oregon City, OR. Students from in state pay about $6,345 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,265. The median Nursing program debt is $13,915. Read the full report on Clackamas Community College
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Central Oregon Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Set in Bend, OR, Central Oregon Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,683, while out-of-state students pay about $15,246. Central Oregon Community College Nursing students take on a median of $16,250 in debt. Read more about Central Oregon Community College
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Linn Benton Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Based in Albany, OR, Linn Benton Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,317 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,736. Graduates carry a median of $17,959 in student loans. Get the full Linn Benton Community College report
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Rogue Community College landed the #15 spot in Oregon this year. Rogue Community College is a public school based in Grants Pass, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $5,256, with out-of-state students paying around $6,300. Typical Nursing student debt is $15,248. Read more about Rogue Community College
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Blue Mountain Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Located in Pendleton, OR, Blue Mountain Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,076, compared with $9,754 for out-of-state students. Typical Nursing student debt is $20,615. Get the full Blue Mountain Community College report
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Mt Hood Community College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Gresham, OR, Mt Hood Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,247 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,819 for out-of-state students. Mt Hood Community College Nursing students take on a median of $18,767 in debt. More on Mt Hood Community College
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Portland Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Portland, OR, Portland Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $10,440. Graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. More on Portland Community College
Request InformationPortland Fashion Institute landed the #18 spot in Oregon this year. Read the full report on Portland Fashion Institute
Request InformationTillamook Bay Community College placed #19 among Nursing schools in Oregon. See the full Tillamook Bay Community College profile
Request InformationPhagans Central Oregon Beauty College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College
Request InformationSage School Of Massage And Esthetics landed the #21 spot in Oregon this year. Read more about Sage School Of Massage And Esthetics
Request InformationPhagans Grants Pass College Of Beauty did well this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Phagans Grants Pass College Of Beauty report
Request InformationPhagans Medford Beauty School landed the #23 spot in Oregon this year. Read the full report on Phagans Medford Beauty School
Request InformationClatsop Community College landed the #24 spot in Oregon this year. Read the full report on Clatsop Community College
Request InformationMultnomah University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Multnomah University
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Portland Actors Conservatory ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Get the full Portland Actors Conservatory report
Request InformationEastern Oregon University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read more about Eastern Oregon University
Request InformationNational College Of Natural Medicine landed the #28 spot in Oregon this year. See the full National College Of Natural Medicine profile
Request InformationOregon State University Cascades Campus came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Oregon State University Cascades Campus
Request InformationOregon Health And Science University placed #30 among Nursing schools in Oregon. Read the full report on Oregon Health And Science University
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Reed College
Reed College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on Reed College
Request InformationPhagans School Of Hair Design placed #32 among Nursing schools in Oregon. Read the full report on Phagans School Of Hair Design
Request InformationPortland State University landed the #33 spot in Oregon this year. See the full Portland State University profile
Request InformationJohnny Matthews Hairdressing Training School landed the #34 spot in Oregon this year. Read more about Johnny Matthews Hairdressing Training School
Request InformationUniversity Of Oregon landed the #35 spot in Oregon this year. Read the full report on University Of Oregon
Request InformationConcorde Career College Portland came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Concorde Career College Portland report
Request InformationPhagans School Of Beauty came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Phagans School Of Beauty
Request InformationNew Hope Christian College did well this year, earning the #38 position. More on New Hope Christian College
Request InformationBeau Monde College Of Hair Design Beau Monde Academy Of Cosmetology placed #39 among Nursing schools in Oregon. See the full Beau Monde College Of Hair Design Beau Monde Academy Of Cosmetology profile
Request InformationOregon State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Oregon State University profile
Request InformationAmerican College Of Healthcare Sciences came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about American College Of Healthcare Sciences
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Linfield College
Linfield College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read more about Linfield College
Request InformationNorthwest College Clackamas landed the #43 spot in Oregon this year. Read more about Northwest College Clackamas
Request InformationMount Angel Seminary placed #44 among Nursing schools in Oregon. See the full Mount Angel Seminary profile
Request InformationNorthwest College Tualatin placed #45 among Nursing schools in Oregon. More on Northwest College Tualatin
Request InformationUniversity Of Western States placed #46 among Nursing schools in Oregon. See the full University Of Western States profile
Request InformationPremiere Aesthetics Institute ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Nursing schools. Read more about Premiere Aesthetics Institute
Request InformationPacific Northwest College Of Art did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Pacific Northwest College Of Art
Request InformationEast West College Of The Healing Arts landed the #49 spot in Oregon this year. More on East West College Of The Healing Arts
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Sumner College
Sumner College did well this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Sumner College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Nursing Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 59 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 73 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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