Lane Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Eugene, OR (2026)
Eugene, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,400 to $17,465 per year for indexed programs. Eugene has a population of about 177,520. Median household income is $63,836 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.2% 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 Eugene
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Eugene. Distances are calculated from Eugene city center.
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 Eugene. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Oregon Coast Community College
Published tuition$5,400 - $17,465
Online programs--
Institute of Technology
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--
Chemeketa Community College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Published tuition$6,840 - $16,303
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Eugene
Eugene is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). 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 | $113,720 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $111,929 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $77,790 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $76,565 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $272,330 | OR statewide | $268,041 |
| Nurse Midwife | $146,900 | OR statewide | $144,587 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $145,550 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $143,258 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,320 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $47,559 |
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.
Eugene at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,520 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,836 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Eugene-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Springfield, OR – 6.8 mi away (61,893 pop)
- Lebanon, OR – 34.4 mi away (21,165 pop)
- Corvallis, OR – 36.4 mi away (65,465 pop)
- Albany, OR – 39.5 mi away (60,463 pop)
- Roseburg, OR – 58.8 mi away (44,176 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Eugene, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Eugene. The closest is Lane Community College in Eugene, OR (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Oregon Community College (73.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Eugene?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Eugene are: Nurse Anesthetist ($272,330), Nurse Midwife ($146,900), Nurse Practitioner ($145,550). 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 Springfield instead of Eugene?
Springfield, OR is 6.8 miles from Eugene 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 Eugene an affordable place to study nursing?
Eugene’s median household income of $63,836 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eugene 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.