Nursing Schools in Oregon
Oregon contains
26 schools that offer nursing programs.
Warner Pacific College,
the highest-ranking nursing school in OR, has a total student population of 1,332 and
is the
625th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 26 nursing schools
in Oregon,
only 3 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
University of Portland comes out as the most expensive ($26,906/yr),
with Clackamas Community College as the lowest recorded at only $3,722/yr.
Nursing students from Oregon schools who go on to become
nurses,
registered nurses,
practical nurses,
pediatric nurses, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 2,583,770 people working as
registered nurses alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$66,530.
Also, Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make on average $40,900 per year and there are about 728,670 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Oregon alone, there are
2,520 employed licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earning an average yearly salary of
$44,830. Registered nurses in this state earn
$73,300/yr and there are 30,730 employed.
Also, within the nursing schools
in Oregon, the average student population is 2,645 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
16 to 1. Aside from nursing,
there are 2428 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 1,810 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$4,147, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Nursing Programs in Oregon
Warner Pacific College
Pre-Nursing Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
University of Portland
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Levels offered:
Masters
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
George Fox University
Nursing, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Linfield College-Portland Campus
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Concordia University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Pre-Nursing Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Portland Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Clackamas Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Mt Hood Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Central Oregon Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Treasure Valley Community College
Nursing, Other
Levels offered:
Associates
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Certificate
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Columbia Gorge Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Chemeketa Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Linn-Benton Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Rogue Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Lane Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Umpqua Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Clatsop Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Blue Mountain Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Oregon Coast Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Klamath Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Oregon Interesting Facts
- Oregon's state flag pictures a beaver on its reverse side. It is the only state flag to carry two separate designs.
- Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.
- The Columbia River gorge is considered by many to be the best place in the world for windsurfing.
- Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is formed in the remains of an ancient volcano.
- Oregon and New Jersey are the only states without self-serve gas stations.
Top National Parks in Oregon:
Famous State Residents:
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