2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Oregon. In total, 1,502 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Oregon.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oregon
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Our analysis found Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Linfield OCE is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of McMinnville.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Linfield OCE take out is $31,403. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $346.
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Out of the 21 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Linfield University - School of Nursing landed the # 2 spot on the list. Linfield Nursing is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Linfield Nursing take out is $31,403. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $346.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bushnell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Bushnell University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Eugene.
Nursing majors at Bushnell University take out an average of $29,141 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oregon Health & Science University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, OHSU is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at OHSU take out is $31,651. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $332.
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The excellent programs at University of Portland helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Oregon. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Nursing majors at University of Portland take out an average of $28,175 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $768, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Columbia Gorge Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the remote town of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Community College is a public school with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College take out $28,731 in student loans while working on their degree.
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George Fox University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at GFU accumulate an average of around $28,325 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $413, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Sumner College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #8 on the list. Sumner College is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
On average, nursing graduates from Sumner College take out $37,204 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Warner Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Portland, Warner Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Oregon Coast Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the rural area of Newport, Oregon Coast Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at Oregon Coast Community College accumulate an average of around $33,949 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 18,329 |
| Washington | 3,851 |
| Nevada | 2,015 |
| Hawaii | 535 |
| Alaska | 177 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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