by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Portland stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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University of Portland is in the top 5% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #145 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #44 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 6 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Oregon | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 44 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region | 63 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 63 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 73 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 165 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Portland awarded 226 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Portland report a median salary of $91,757 a year. This is higher than $77,634, the median for all majors at University of Portland.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Portland, nursing students accumulate a median of $28,750 in student loans. This is higher than $23,169, the typical median for all majors at University of Portland.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,424 | $56,800 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Find out more about University of Portland tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Portland were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Portland with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Portland.
The nursing program at University of Portland includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 226 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 4 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
University of Portland granted 226 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
University of Portland conferred 4 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
University of Portland awarded 3 degrees in geriatric nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).