2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
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The Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree 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 17 schools in Oregon to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
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Our analysis found Lane Community College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Oregon. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 82 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Oregon who attend Lane Community College full time pay an average of $5,333 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,345. On average, associate degree students take out $21,053 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Lane Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 17 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Sumner College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Sumner College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 70 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Sumner College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 2% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Mt. Hood Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. MHCC is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,013 in tuition and fees if they attend MHCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,369. On average, associate degree students take out $18,971 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MHCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Oregon Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Bend, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at COCC is $6,111. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,051. Associate Degree recipients from COCC accumulate an average of $21,168 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at COCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Umpqua Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,282 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Umpqua Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,945. Associate Degree recipients from Umpqua Community College accumulate an average of $18,410 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Umpqua Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Linn-Benton Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. LBCC is a public institution located in Albany, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LBCC is $5,675. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,307. Associate Degree recipients from LBCC accumulate an average of $19,921 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
LBCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. SWOCC is a small public school situated in Coos Bay, Oregon. It awarded 42 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,483 to cover tuition and fees at SWOCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from SWOCC accumulate an average of $17,134 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
SWOCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rogue Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Rogue Community College is a small public school situated in Grants Pass, Oregon. It awarded 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees if they attend Rogue Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,192. On average, associate degree students take out $21,659 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Rogue Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Portland Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Portland Community College is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 32 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Portland Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,670. Associate Degree recipients from Portland Community College accumulate an average of $24,561 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Portland Community College. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clackamas Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Clackamas Community College is located in Oregon City, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Oregon who attend Clackamas Community College full time pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,050. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Clackamas Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Chemeketa Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chemeketa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,275. On average, associate degree students take out $20,208 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Chemeketa Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Clatsop Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. Clatsop Community College is located in Astoria, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees if they attend Clatsop Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,010. On average, associate degree students take out $19,291 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Clatsop Community College. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oregon Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Newport, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,148 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Oregon Coast Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,072. Associate Degree recipients from Oregon Coast Community College accumulate an average of $26,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Oregon Coast Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Columbia Gorge Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in The Dalles, Oregon, the very small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,752 in tuition and fees if they attend Columbia Gorge Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,468. Associate Degree recipients from Columbia Gorge Community College accumulate an average of $22,392 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
Online courses are available at Columbia Gorge Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Blue Mountain Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. BMCC is located in Pendleton, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Oregon who attend BMCC full time pay an average of $6,641 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,161. Associate Degree recipients from BMCC accumulate an average of $23,417 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BMCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Treasure Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Treasure Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Ontario, Oregon. It awarded 11 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Treasure Valley Community College is $5,311. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,765. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,543 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Treasure Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Klamath Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. Klamath Community College is a small public school situated in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It awarded 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,497 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Klamath Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,125. Associate Degree recipients from Klamath Community College accumulate an average of $18,946 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Klamath Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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