Best Nursing Schools Near Ashland, OR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashland, Oregon has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,343. Median household income is $71,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $272,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ashland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 126.8 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,075
Avg net price $9,123/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 129.7 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 193.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 209.5 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,638
Avg net price $26,536/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 215.5 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR 228.6 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
98.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,028
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 229.2 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,204
Avg net price $25,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 230.2 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Ashland

Ashland is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $127,030 Medford, OR $125,276
Licensed Practical Nurse $79,160 Medford, OR $78,067
Nurse Anesthetist $272,330 OR statewide $268,570
Nurse Midwife $146,900 OR statewide $144,872
Nurse Practitioner $155,580 Medford, OR $153,432
Nursing Assistant $47,890 Medford, OR $47,229

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Ashland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,343 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,782 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Ashland, OR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ashland. The closest is Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, OR (38.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Umpqua Community College (82.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Ashland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Ashland are: Nurse Anesthetist ($272,330), Nurse Practitioner ($155,580), Nurse Midwife ($146,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Medford instead of Ashland?

Medford, OR is 12.9 miles from Ashland and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ashland an affordable place to study nursing?

Ashland’s median household income of $71,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Ashland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ashland:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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