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Best Nursing Schools in Oregon (2026)

Oregon has 60 nursing programs across 18 cities. 35 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 91%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
6
Program types
91%
Avg NCLEX rate
35
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Top BSN Programs in Oregon by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Oregon by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Linfield University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Portland, OR•$49,530
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Oregon Health & Science University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Portland, OR•$60,000
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Nursing Programs in Oregon by Type

ADN
21 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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BSN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
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ABSN
2 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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RN to BSN
2 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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MSN
4 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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DNP
5 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Oregon

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Clatsop Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,575 in / $8,607 out
Clatsop Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,575 in / $8,607 out
Klamath Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,857 in / $7,809 out
Klamath Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,857 in / $7,809 out
Central Oregon Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$4,941 in / $13,185 out
Central Oregon Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,941 in / $13,185 out
Central Oregon Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,941 in / $13,185 out
Portland Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,040 in / $10,080 out
Portland Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,040 in / $10,080 out
Portland Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$5,040 in / $10,080 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Oregon?

There are 60 nursing programs in Oregon, spanning 21 ADN, 7 BSN, 2 ABSN, 2 RN to BSN, 4 MSN, 5 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Oregon?

Based on 35 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Oregon is 91%. The highest rate is 100% at Bushnell University.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Oregon?

The most affordable option is Clatsop Community College (CERT) at $4,575 in / $8,607 out.

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