Top Nursing Schools in Oregon
This page lists 24 schools in Oregon that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 9 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 17 associate degree (ADN), 7 bachelor's (BSN), 2 master's and 2 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 17 public, 5 private nonprofit and 2 private for-profit. 15 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Portland (5), Eugene (2) and Salem (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (24)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton, OR | Public | ADN | — |
| Bushnell University | Eugene, OR | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CNL | CCNE |
| Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Clackamas Community College | Oregon City, OR | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Clatsop Community College | Astoria, OR | Public | ADN | — |
| Columbia Gorge Community College | The Dalles, OR | Public | ADN | — |
| George Fox University | Newberg, OR | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Institute of Technology | Salem, OR | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | Public | RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| Lane Community College | Eugene, OR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Linfield University | McMinnville, OR | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Albany, OR | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Mt Hood Community College | Gresham, OR | Public | ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Oregon Coast Community College | Newport, OR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR | Public | BSN, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD | CCNE |
| Portland Community College | Portland, OR | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Rogue Community College | Grants Pass, OR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Sumner College | Portland, OR | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
Before you apply in Oregon
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Oregon. See online coursework and clinical requirements.