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Nursing Schools in Oregon

1,506 students earned Nursing degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 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 825
Associate Degree 608
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Master’s Degree 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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

In their early career, OHSU grads earn an average salary of $84,979. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
352 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,336 after graduation.

#4

Sumner College

Portland
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
464 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,005 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
187 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Linfield OCE grads earn an average salary of $60,438.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

In their early career, MHCC grads earn an average salary of $32,057. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at University of Portland. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at GFU.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, COCC grads earn an average salary of $29,172. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,140 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,467 a year. A typical student attending Umpqua Community College will pay a net price of $9,714.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 32% $69,310
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $184,300
Nurse Midwives 25% $109,740
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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