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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Oregon

409 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 394
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 394
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 16,600 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Oregon

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $33,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 9 colleges in Oregon that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Sumner College

Portland
185 Degrees in Major Awarded
464 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $17,705.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
389 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,101 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,328 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Chemeketa Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,803. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,812 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending MHCC will pay a net price of $6,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#6

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,233. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Lane Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,336.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
417 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,880. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,146 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,304 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,172 after graduation.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in OR

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 12% $32,350
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $53,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Allied Health Services 882
Allied Health Professions 603
Dental Support Services 545
Health/Medical Admin Services 354
Health Sciences & Services 308
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 218
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 110
Mental & Social Health Services 94

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