RN Programs in Oregon

Do you want a high-demand career in Oregon that pays an average salary of nearly $113,440 per year after just two or three years of training? Can you imagine yourself working in a medical facility, helping patients? If so, consider a career as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements to Become an RN in Oregon

According to the Oregon Board of Nursing, to become an RN, you must complete a board-approved training program. You can choose either an associate or bachelor's degree program, depending on your individual goals. After earning your RN degree, you must pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam.

To obtain your RN license in Oregon, you must achieve passing scores on the NCLEX-RN, submit to a criminal background check, and pay the state's licensing fee.

Accredited RN Programs in Oregon

Choosing a school for your RN training is an important decision. Fortunately, there are several terrific schools in Oregon that offer approved RN programs.

1. Blue Mountain Community College

   2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801

   (541) 276-1260

2. Central Oregon Community College

   2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703

   (541) 383-7700

3. Chemeketa Community College

   4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305

   (503) 399-5000

4. Clackamas Community College

   19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045

   (503) 594-0650

5. Clatsop Community College

   1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103

   (503) 338-2411

6. Columbia Gorge Community College

   400 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058

   (541) 506-6000

7. George Fox University

   414 N Meridian St, Newberg, OR 97132

   (503) 538-8383

8. Klamath Community College

   7390 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

   (541) 882-3521

9. Lane Community College

   4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405

   (541) 463-3000

10. Linfield College

    2900 NE 132nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230

    (503) 413-8481

11. Linn Benton Community College

    6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR 97321

    (541) 917-4811

12. Mt. Hood Community College

    26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030

    (503) 491-6422

13. OHSU - Eastern Oregon University

    One University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850

    (541) 962-3646

14. OHSU - Monmouth

    550 Monmouth Ave N, Monmouth, OR 97361

    (503) 838-8179

15. OHSU - Oregon Tech

    3201 Campus Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

    (541) 885-1665

16. OHSU - Portland

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239

    (503) 494-7444

17. OHSU - Southern Oregon University

    1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520

    (541) 552-6226

18. Oregon Coast Community College

    400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366

    (541) 265-2283

19. Portland Community College

    12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219

    (971) 722-6111

20. Rogue Community College

    3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527

    (541) 956-7500

21. Southwestern Oregon Community College

    1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420

    (541) 888-2525

22. Sumner College

    8338 NE Alderwood Rd #100, Portland, OR 97220

    (503) 972-6230

23. Treasure Valley Community College

    650 College Blvd, Ontario, OR 97914

    (541) 881-8822

24. Umpqua Community College

    1140 Umpqua College Rd, Roseburg, OR 97470

    (541) 440-4600

25. University of Portland

    5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

    (503) 943-8000

26. Walla Walla University - Portland

    10345 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216

    (800) 541-8900

27. Warner Pacific University

    2219 SE 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97215

    (503) 517-1020

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Oregon

Oregon RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 11.6% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Oregon earn an average annual salary of $113,440 per year, equivalent to $54.5 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Oregon, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Oregon State Board of Nursing

The Oregon State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Oregon for all nursing-related questions and concerns.