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Warner Pacific University breaks the nursing cost barrier with a net price of just $18,818, making it nearly $5,000 cheaper than the next closest Oregon nursing program. This price advantage matters in a state where Intel and Nike's headquarters drive healthcare demand, creating steady employment for nursing graduates who earn between $74,307 and $83,349 annually. Five of Oregon's six nursing programs cluster in the Portland metro area, reflecting the concentration of major medical centers and the state's largest population base.
6
Programs
$18,818 – $36,371
Net Price Range
$78,756
Avg. Program Earnings
72.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $18,818 $21,010 82.1% 72.3%
2 $23,520 $34,740 61.8% 66.9%
3 $27,341 $49,530 65.2% 88.7%
4 $28,309 78.9% 100.0%
5 $29,981 $40,940 68.7% 91.7%
6 $36,371 $54,900 80.4% 92.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Warner Pacific University's nursing program so much cheaper than other Oregon options?

Warner Pacific's $18,818 net cost is $4,702 less than Bushnell University, the second cheapest option. As a smaller private nonprofit institution, Warner Pacific likely offers significant financial aid packages that bring down the actual cost for students.

How do graduation rates compare across Oregon's most affordable nursing programs?

Warner Pacific leads with an 82.10% graduation rate despite having the lowest cost. Sumner College follows closely at 78.90%, while University of Portland rounds out the top three at 80.40%.

Where do most Oregon nursing program graduates find employment after graduation?

Portland's concentration of five nursing programs reflects the metro area's role as Oregon's healthcare center. Major employers include OHSU, Legacy Health, and Providence Health, with graduates earning $74,307 to $83,349 depending on their institution and specialization.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.