2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Nursing Associate Degree 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Our analysis found Columbia Gorge Community College to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Oregon. Located in the town of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Columbia Gorge Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,752 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Columbia Gorge Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $29,728.
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Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Coast Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Newport, Oregon Coast Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oregon Coast Community College are $5,148 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Oregon Coast Community College carry an average student debtload of $35,196.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Umpqua Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Oregon. Umpqua Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Roseburg.
Umpqua Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,282 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Umpqua Community College carry an average student debtload of $21,230.
Umpqua Community College also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list, coming in at #2.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rogue Community College is a great value for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rogue Community College are $5,184 a year. On average, nursing graduates from Rogue Community College take out $22,974 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 14 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Lane Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Lane Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Eugene.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lane Community College are $5,333 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Lane Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $27,360.
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Mt. Hood Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. MHCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gresham.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MHCC are $5,013 per year. On average, nursing graduates from MHCC take out $29,829 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Clackamas Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Clackamas Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Oregon City.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clackamas Community College are $5,625 per year.
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Chemeketa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Chemeketa Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,850 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Chemeketa Community College take out $29,336 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Chemeketa Community College also took the #4 spot in our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon rankings.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the remote town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWOCC are $6,483 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from SWOCC carry an average student debtload of $21,611.
SWOCC did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list.
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Portland Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Portland Community College are $4,810 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Portland Community College accumulate an average of around $35,196 in student debt.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Portland Community College is ranked #5 for overall quality for nursing in Oregon.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 18,329 |
| Washington | 3,851 |
| Nevada | 2,015 |
| Hawaii | 535 |
| Alaska | 177 |
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Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
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 14 schools only.
- 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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