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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon

11 Schools Ranked
$5,345 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,303 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Oregon to see which undergraduate certificate 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Sumner College

Portland, Oregon
185 Total Awards
$20,196 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Sumner College the most popular school in Oregon for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Sumner College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 185 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Sumner College accumulate an average of $20,196 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Sumner College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 2% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Institute of Technology

Salem, Oregon
93 Total Awards
$11,882 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon list. Located in Salem, Oregon, the very small private for-profit school handed out 93 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,882 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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32 Total Awards
$5,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,128 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Chemeketa Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 32 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of $17,128 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Chemeketa 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 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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30 Total Awards
$16,799 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concorde Career College - Portland. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon list. Concorde Career College - Portland is a very small private for-profit school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 30 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Concorde Career College - Portland accumulate an average of $16,799 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Concorde Career College - Portland does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
23 Total Awards
$5,013 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,217 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Mt. Hood Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Oregon. This medium-sized public school is located in Gresham, Oregon, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MHCC is $5,013. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,369. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,217 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

MHCC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
16 Total Awards
$5,184 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,316 Avg Student Debt

Rogue Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon ranking. Rogue Community College is a small public school situated in Grants Pass, Oregon. It awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rogue Community College is $5,184. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,192. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rogue Community College accumulate an average of $17,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rogue Community College. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
14 Total Awards
$5,333 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,481 Avg Student Debt

Lane Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Oregon list. Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,333 in tuition and fees if they attend Lane Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,345. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lane Community College accumulate an average of $19,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lane Community College. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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1 Total Awards
$6,111 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,588 Avg Student Debt

Central Oregon Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Bend, Oregon, the small public school handed out 1 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend COCC full time pay an average of $6,111 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,051. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,588 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since COCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Central Oregon Community College Report

#9

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, Oregon
$4,497 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Klamath Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,497 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Klamath Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,125.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Klamath Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Klamath Community College Report

#9

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,726 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Clackamas Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Oregon who attend Clackamas Community College full time pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,050. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Clackamas Community College accumulate an average of $17,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Clackamas Community College 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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$5,148 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,347 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Oregon Coast Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Oregon who attend Oregon Coast Community College full time pay an average of $5,148 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,072. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Oregon Coast Community College accumulate an average of $22,347 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oregon Coast Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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