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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Oregon

21 Schools Ranked
$42,406 Average Earnings
$24,785 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Healthcare Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Oregon

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#1

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
$56,736 Average Earnings
$24,853 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Pacific University the best school in Oregon for healthcare students working on their degree.

Degree recipients from Pacific accumulate an average of $24,853 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $559 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Pacific, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $56,736 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
$56,126 Average Earnings
$30,230 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $30,230 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $328. During the early years of their career, OIT graduates make an average of $56,126 annually.

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#3

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
$49,310 Average Earnings
$22,718 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Portland helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Oregon.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,718 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $668, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Portland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,310 during the early year of their career.

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#4

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
$47,419 Average Earnings
$25,424 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at George Fox University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Oregon.

Degree recipients from GFU accumulate an average of $25,424 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $547, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, GFU graduates make an average of $47,419 annually.

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$41,824 Average Earnings
$24,924 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Coast Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,924 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Oregon Coast Community College graduates make an average of $41,824 annually.

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#6

Warner Pacific University

Portland, Oregon
$45,424 Average Earnings
$38,794 Avg Student Debt

Warner Pacific University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Oregon list.

Degree recipients from Warner Pacific accumulate an average of $38,794 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Warner Pacific graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,424 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
$35,208 Average Earnings

Lewis & Clark College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $762.After graduating from Lewis and Clark College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,208 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
$43,202 Average Earnings
$26,738 Avg Student Debt

Oregon State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #8 on the list.

On average, students take out $26,738 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $417 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Oregon State graduates make an average of $43,202 annually.

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#9

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
$37,110 Average Earnings
$22,898 Avg Student Debt

University of Oregon did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #9 on the list.

On average, students take out $22,898 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $524, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UO graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,110 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, Oregon
$42,810 Average Earnings
$18,148 Avg Student Debt

Umpqua Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Oregon list.

Degree recipients from Umpqua Community College accumulate an average of $18,148 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Umpqua Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,810 during the early years of their career.

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$35,151 Average Earnings
$21,282 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,282 in student loans.After graduating from COCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,151 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
$44,075 Average Earnings
$23,959 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Portland Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,959 in student loans.After graduating from Portland Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,075 during the early years of their career.

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$39,283 Average Earnings
$17,134 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

On average, students take out $17,134 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, SWOCC graduates make an average of $39,283 annually.

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#14

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
$37,860 Average Earnings
$19,900 Avg Student Debt

Chemeketa Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

Degree recipients from Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of $19,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Chemeketa Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,860 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
$31,312 Average Earnings
$17,726 Avg Student Debt

Clackamas Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $17,726 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Clackamas Community College graduates make an average of $31,312 annually.

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#16

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
$46,649 Average Earnings
$20,604 Avg Student Debt

Lane Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Oregon ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,604 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Lane Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,649 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
$43,075 Average Earnings
$29,191 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Portland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Portland State University accumulate an average of $29,191 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $319 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Portland State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,075 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
$35,257 Average Earnings
$19,177 Avg Student Debt

Rogue Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #18 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,177 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Rogue Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,257 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
$46,287 Average Earnings
$19,443 Avg Student Debt

Mt. Hood Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,443 in student loans.After graduating from MHCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,287 during the early years of their career.

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#20

Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, Oregon
$45,315 Average Earnings
$23,417 Avg Student Debt

Blue Mountain Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $23,417 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BMCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,315 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, Oregon
$39,509 Average Earnings
$18,085 Avg Student Debt

Linn-Benton Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Oregon list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,085 in student loans. During the early years of their career, LBCC graduates make an average of $39,509 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

References

  • 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 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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