Oregon Nursing Schools and Programs

Researching and then applying to accredited 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 education goals and the Oregon licensing requirements. The first question to ask yourself is: Do I want to begin my career in the state of Oregon as a Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse? See our nursing education chart below for some insight into how long it takes to graduate from the most popular CNA, LPN, and RN nursing programs in Oregon.

Chart of Oregon nursing program lengths and average wages by type: Nursing Assistant (CNA), Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), and Nurse Practitioner (NP).

Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) programs generally lead to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN), which typically lasts 2 years, or a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), which lasts 4 years.

While earning an Associate Degree (ASN) or Bachelor Degree (BSN) is an important milestone for nurses, many Oregon nursing school students gain meaningful work experience and earn an income upon completion of a shorter Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing program in the state of Oregon.

Starting with a shorter CNA or LPN program can also strengthen your ASN or BSN application by showing commitment and clinical readiness. For those pursuing Oregon RN licensure directly, associate degree programs are often more accessible than bachelor's programs. Earning your RN through an ASN, then advancing through an RN to BSN bridge or accelerated RN to MSN, is a common and effective path in Oregon.

Nursing Schools In Oregon

Below is our list of accredited nursing schools in Oregon. In general, these colleges, universities, and training centers offer campus-based CNA, LPN, ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs approved by the Oregon Board of Nursing. RN schools in OR will generally offer an ADN, ASN, or BSN nursing degree. Advanced Practice (APRN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs can be found at larger schools that offer MSN and DNP degrees.

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. Use the wishlist buttons provided to save institutions to a private list of nursing schools near you.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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

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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

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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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How do I become a nurse in Oregon?

If you want to become an 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 (see chart at the top of this page). 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 an 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 (see chart at the top of this page). 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 that join the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) 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 an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse or an 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 an Oregon nursing school will vary based on the career path you choose. You can become a CNA in as little as 6 to 12 weeks. Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1 to 1.5 years, an Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) in 2 to 4 years, or stay in nursing school longer to become an NP in 6 to 8 years.

Above on this page, we created a chart that summarizes how long nursing school is in Oregon. That chart 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 Registered Nurses (RN) compared to Licensed Practical Nurses (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's Degree in Nursing (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 its 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 an 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 above, we can see the acceptance rates range from about 50% to 100% or Open. SAT and ACT scores are displayed on each individual nursing school page.

If you are having trouble getting accepted into an 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.

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Last updated: June 1, 2025

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