by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how OHSU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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OHSU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #72 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #31 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 31 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region | 34 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 34 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 76 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 76 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oregon Health & Science University awarded 350 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from OHSU report a median salary of $96,042 a year. This is below $118,544, the median for all majors at OHSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at OHSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $32,059 in student loans. This is above $32,059, the typical median for all majors at OHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,306 | $28,656 |
| Fees | $8,682 | $8,682 |
Learn more about OHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at OHSU are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon Health & Science University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 221 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 29 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from OHSU identified as women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at OHSU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon Health & Science University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Oregon Health & Science University.
This nursing program at OHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 355 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 20 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 15 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 12 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 10 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 8 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
OHSU conferred 355 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
OHSU awarded 20 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
OHSU granted 15 degrees in nurse anesthetist in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
OHSU conferred 12 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
OHSU awarded 10 degrees in pediatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
OHSU conferred 8 degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
OHSU granted 7 completions in critical care nursing in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
OHSU granted 1 completion in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).