Oregon Nursing Schools and Programs
Selecting then applying to nursing schools in Oregon can be a time consuming task. For those just getting started in Nursing, we suggest that you focus on your near term Oregon education goals and licensing requirements. The first question to ask yourself is: Do I want to begin my career as a Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, or Oregon Registered Nurse?
Oregon Registered Nurse programs generally lead to an Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing which typically last 2 to 4 years.
Finding the best Nurse Practitioner school in Oregon before you become a Registered Nurse, for example, may bog down the school selection and application process. Furthermore, many four year undergraduate colleges routinely accept transfer credits for prerequisites often called pre-nursing courses.
While earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, ASN) or Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BDN, BSN) is an important milestone for nurses, many Oregon nursing school students gain meaningful work experience and an income upon completion of a shorter Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing program in the state of Oregon.
To help students search for the best nursing school in Oregon, we have outlined some key questions to ask. Below on this page you will find the following:
- How do I become a nurse in Oregon?
- Is Oregon a nursing compact state?
- How long is nursing school in Oregon?
- How much does nursing school in Oregon cost?
- Is it hard to get into a Oregon nursing school?
- List of nursing schools in Oregon.
How do I become a nurse in Oregon?
If you want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Oregon, you will need to complete a Practical Nurse training program. Practical Nursing programs generally last 1 to 1.5 years. Upon completion of your Oregon practical nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-PN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-PN exam, you will apply for a Practical Nurse license from the Oregon Board of Nursing.
If you want to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Oregon, you will need to complete a Registered Nurse training program. Registered Nurse programs generally last 2 to 4 years. Upon completion of your Oregon registered nursing program, you will have to pass the nationwide NCLEX-RN exam. After you pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you will apply for a Registered Nurse license from the Oregon Board of Nursing.
Is Oregon a nursing compact state?
No, Oregon is not part of the nursing license compact. States which joined the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC) allow the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) to practice in other participating states using one multi-state nursing license. This means that a Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse or a Oregon Registered Nurse must apply for a license by endorsement when moving to another state.
How long is nursing school in Oregon?
The amount of time you spend in a Oregon nursing school will vary based upon the career path you choose. You can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in as little as 6 to 12 weeks. Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1 to 1.5 years, a Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 to 4 years, or stay in nursing school longer to become a Nurse Practitioner in 6 to 8 years.
Above on this page we created a tabular image which summarizes how long nursing school is in Oregon. That image includes the number of nurses employed in the state of Oregon, along with the average wages earned at each education level.
Notice that in the state of Oregon, far greater numbers are employed as a Registered Nurse (RN) compared to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Notice also that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oregon earns far more in wages compared to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Use the nursing program acronyms CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD to help identify which Oregon nursing schools offer the length of program you desire.
How much does nursing school in Oregon cost?
Tuition for a nursing school in Oregon will cost between $4,000 to $6,000 per year for state residents seeking a two year Associate degree, an ADN or ASN, for example. The larger public four year colleges and universities in Oregon cost more between $5,000 to $7,000 per year for state residents seeking their Bachelor Degree in Nursing, a BDN or BSN.
To help reduce the cost of nursing school in Oregon, a student can generally take their pre-nursing courses at a smaller two year college. Then, transfer those credits into the larger four year college or university of your choice. Each college has their own method of awarding transfer credits for pre-nursing coursework. You will need to plan ahead and question the receiving school before you start your first pre-nursing class.
Is it hard to get into a Oregon nursing school?
We list the quoted acceptance rate provided by each Oregon nursing school. A college acceptance rate is calculated by dividing the number of accepted students by the number of total applicants. Reviewing the list of nursing schools in Oregon provided below, we can see the acceptance rates range from about 60% to 100% or Open. SAT and ACT scores are displayed on each individual nursing school page.
If you are having trouble getting accepted into a Oregon nursing school due to a below average GPA, SAT, or ACT score, here are two strategies which might help: 1) take your pre-nursing courses at your local community college then reapply later as a transfer student with an above average GPA, and, 2) get your Nursing Assistant or Practical Nurse license to help you gain experience and stand out from other college applicants.
List Of Nursing Schools In Oregon
Below is our complete list of accredited nursing schools in Oregon. In general, these schools offer campus based CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, and more nursing programs approved by the Oregon Board Of Nursing.
Click the name of any Oregon nursing school below to view the cost to attend, SAT and ACT scores, college or university characteristics, student body profile, satellite map of the surrounding area, and to view any additional nursing program information we have available in our database.
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave.,
Pendleton,
OR
97801
541-278-5759
Blue Mountain Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Pendleton, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Pendleton, Oregon campus for Blue Mountain Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,227. In-state tuition and fees were $6,851 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $6,851
- Acceptance Rate Open
Central Oregon Community College
2600 N.W. College Way,
Bend,
OR
97701
541-383-7500
Central Oregon Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Bend, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Bend, Oregon campus for Central Oregon Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,155. In-state tuition and fees were $6,417 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN, RN-to-BSN
- Tuition Cost $6,417
- Room and Board $11,943
- Acceptance Rate Open
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Drive NE, PO Box 14007,
Salem,
OR
97309
503-399-5120
Chemeketa Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Salem, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Salem, Oregon campus for Chemeketa Community College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 7,642. In-state tuition and fees were $6,120 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, BSN
- Tuition Cost $6,120
- Acceptance Rate Open
Clackamas Community College
7738 S.E. Harmony Road,
Milwaukie,
OR
97222
503-594-6000
Clackamas Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Milwaukie, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Milwaukie, Oregon campus for Clackamas Community College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,638. In-state tuition and fees were $5,850 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,850
- Acceptance Rate Open
Clatsop Community College
1651 Lexington Ave,
Astoria,
OR
97103
503-338-2417
Clatsop Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Astoria, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Astoria, Oregon campus for Clatsop Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 714. In-state tuition and fees were $4,230 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $4,230
- Acceptance Rate Open
Concorde Career College
1425 NE Irving Street,
Portland,
OR
97232
503-281-4181
Concorde Career College is a Private for-profit institution with a campus in Portland, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Portland, Oregon campus for Concorde Career College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 487. In-state tuition and fees were $17,734 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN
- Tuition Cost $17,734
- Acceptance Rate 96%
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian Street,
Newberg,
OR
97132
503-554-2240
George Fox University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Newberg, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Newberg, Oregon campus for George Fox University is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,028. In-state tuition and fees were $39,540 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN
- Tuition Cost $39,540
- Room and Board $13,050
- Acceptance Rate 92%
- ACT Score 22-28
Lane Community College
4000 East 30th Ave,
Eugene,
OR
97405
541-463-3000
Lane Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Eugene, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Eugene, Oregon campus for Lane Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 6,745. In-state tuition and fees were $5,720 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,720
- Room and Board $10,575
- Acceptance Rate Open
Linfield College
2215 NW Northrup Street,
Portland,
OR
97210
503-413-7832
Linfield College is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Portland, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Portland, Oregon campus for Linfield College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 335. …
Nursing Programs: BSN
Linfield College Adult Degree Program
900 SE Baker Street Unit A456,
McMinnville,
OR
97128-6894
503-883-2447
Linfield College Adult Degree Program is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in McMinnville, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The McMinnville, Oregon campus for Linfield College Adult Degree Program is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 269. …
Nursing Programs: RN-to-BSN
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd. SW,
Albany,
OR
97321
541-917-4999
Linn-Benton Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Albany, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Albany, Oregon campus for Linn-Benton Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,242. In-state tuition and fees were $5,949 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,949
- Acceptance Rate Open
Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St,
Gresham,
OR
97030
503-491-6701
Mt. Hood Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Gresham, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Gresham, Oregon campus for Mt. Hood Community College is located in a Suburb setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 6,012. In-state tuition and fees were $5,094 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,094
- Acceptance Rate Open
Oregon Health & Science University
3455 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd,
Portland,
OR
97239-2941
503-494-7444
Oregon Health & Science University is a Public institution with a campus in Portland, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Portland, Oregon campus for Oregon Health & Science University is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,870. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, Certified Nurse Midwife
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Ave,
Portland,
OR
97219
971-722-6111
Portland Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Portland, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Portland, Oregon campus for Portland Community College is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 19,400. In-state tuition and fees were $4,810 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $4,810
- Acceptance Rate Open
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Highway,
Grants Pass,
OR
97527-9291
541-956-7308
Rogue Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Grants Pass, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Grants Pass, Oregon campus for Rogue Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,423. In-state tuition and fees were $5,184 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,184
- Acceptance Rate Open
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Avenue,
Coos Bay,
OR
97420
541-888-2525
Southwestern Oregon Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Coos Bay, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Coos Bay, Oregon campus for Southwestern Oregon Community College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,443. In-state tuition and fees were $6,558 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN, LPN-to-RN
- Tuition Cost $6,558
- Room and Board $7,671
- Acceptance Rate Open
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd.,
Ontario,
OR
97914
541-881-5811
Treasure Valley Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Ontario, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Ontario, Oregon campus for Treasure Valley Community College is located in a Town setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,329. In-state tuition and fees were $6,030 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: ASN
- Tuition Cost $6,030
- Room and Board $7,839
- Acceptance Rate Open
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Road , PO Box 967,
Roseburg,
OR
97470
541-440-4600
Umpqua Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Roseburg, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Roseburg, Oregon campus for Umpqua Community College is located in a Rural setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,325. In-state tuition and fees were $5,477 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: LPN, ASN
- Tuition Cost $5,477
- Room and Board $6,253
- Acceptance Rate Open
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd,
Portland,
OR
97203
503-943-7211
University of Portland is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Portland, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. The Portland, Oregon campus for University of Portland is located in a City setting. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 3,793. In-state tuition and fees were $51,812 for the most recent reporting period. …
Nursing Programs: BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner
- Tuition Cost $51,812
- Room and Board $17,172
- Acceptance Rate 93%
- ACT Score 27-31
Walla Walla University
10345 SE Market Street,
Portland,
OR
97216
503-251-6115
Walla Walla University is a institution with a campus in Portland, Oregon. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Oregon Board of Nursing. …
Nursing Programs: BSN
The nursing program acronyms CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, etcetera used in our list of Oregon nursing schools may differ from the actual title published by the college or university.
Nursing schools in Oregon and other states, for example, may follow their own traditional degree naming convention, or, attempt to follow a newer naming convention trending nationwide.
Last updated: August 26, 2024
References:
- Oregon Nursing License Requirements. State of Oregon, Board of Nursing. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- Oregon State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- Tuition And Characteristics Of Oregon Colleges. U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- Oregon Nurse Licensure Compact Status. NCSBN, National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Retrieved August 1, 2024.