2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
The Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best value 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.
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Gorge Community College the best value school in Oregon for nursing students. Located in the town of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Columbia Gorge Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,752 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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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Out of the 21 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.
Oregon Coast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,148 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, nursing majors at Oregon Coast Community College accumulate an average of around $33,949 in student debt.
Oregon Coast Community College also took the #5 spot in our Best Nursing Schools in Oregon rankings.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Umpqua Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon list. 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. Nursing majors at Umpqua Community College take out an average of $20,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rogue Community College is a great value for nursing students. Located in the rural area of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rogue Community College are $5,184 per year. While working on their degree, nursing majors at Rogue Community College accumulate an average of around $20,950 in student debt.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lane Community College is a great value for nursing students. Lane Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Eugene.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lane Community College are $5,333 a year. Nursing majors at Lane Community College take out an average of $26,020 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #6, Mt. Hood Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students. MHCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Gresham.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MHCC are $5,013 a year. Nursing majors at MHCC take out an average of $28,620 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Clackamas Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Clackamas Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Oregon City.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Clackamas Community College are $5,625 a year.
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Chemeketa Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Chemeketa Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,850 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, nursing majors at Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of around $26,711 in student debt.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the remote town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public school with a small student population.
SWOCC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,483 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at SWOCC take out an average of $19,524 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Portland Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Portland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,810 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Portland Community College carry an average student debtload of $33,949.
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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 21 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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