Best Online Nursing Programs in Medford, OR (2026)

Medford, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $15,685 per year for indexed programs. Medford has a population of about 85,794. Median household income is $70,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% 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 Medford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Medford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Medford 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 Medford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR 28.0 miles from Medford BOC Score 30.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,845
Avg net price $11,042/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR 65.6 miles from Medford BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,676
Avg net price $8,340/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR 101.7 miles from Medford BOC Score 48.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,349
Avg net price $8,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 115.9 miles from Medford BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 141.6 miles from Medford BOC Score 30.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oregon Coast Community College

Newport, OR 167.6 miles from Medford BOC Score 38.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 34%
Avg net price $7,666/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Institute of Technology

Salem, OR 181.9 miles from Medford BOC Score 39.3
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,507
Avg net price $37,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 182.3 miles from Medford BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Medford

Medford 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.

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


Medford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population85,794Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%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 Medford, OR?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Medford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Medford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Medford 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 Ashland instead of Medford?

Ashland, OR is 12.9 miles from Medford 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 Medford an affordable place to study nursing?

Medford’s median household income of $70,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Medford 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 Medford

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

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.