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Nursing in Oregon

Nursing Schools in Oregon

1,774 students earned Nursing degrees in Oregon in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 5th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Oregon

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,049
Associate Degree 615
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 91
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 91
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 91
Master’s Degree 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Oregon

43,820 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $108,950, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

A typical student attending Lane Community College will pay a net price of $7,414. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

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Sumner College

Portland
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
464 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,785. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at University of Portland. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,248. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,773.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,304 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,807. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,140 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Nursing Careers in OR

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $110,770
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $184,300
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $105,690
Registered Nurses 17% $91,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Allied Health Professions 615
Public Health 596
Health Sciences & Services 350
Health/Medical Admin Services 287
Communication Sciences 249
Alternative Medicine & Systems 244
Mental & Social Health Services 240
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 213

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