Best Online Nursing Programs in Ontario, OR (2026)

Ontario, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Ontario has a population of about 11,728. Median household income is $43,887 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% 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 Ontario

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

#1

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 216.6 miles from Ontario 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

#2

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 285.0 miles from Ontario BOC Score 48.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Sumner College

Portland, OR 294.6 miles from Ontario BOC Score 74.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,639
Avg net price $29,411/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Concorde Career College-Portland

Portland, OR 297.0 miles from Ontario
  • 2 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR 298.0 miles from Ontario BOC Score 98.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,028
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 301.0 miles from Ontario 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 303.1 miles from Ontario 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

#8

Institute of Technology

Salem, OR 303.6 miles from Ontario 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

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


Nursing Wages Near Ontario

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Registered Nurse$129,010
Licensed Practical Nurse$80,470
Nurse Anesthetist$272,330
Nurse Midwife$146,900
Nurse Practitioner$155,680
Nursing Assistant$49,830

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.


Ontario at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,728Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,887Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Ontario, OR?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ontario 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 in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Oregon are: Nurse Anesthetist ($272,330), Nurse Practitioner ($155,680), Nurse Midwife ($146,900). Wages for Ontario workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Caldwell instead of Ontario?

Caldwell, ID is 30.6 miles from Ontario 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 Ontario an affordable place to study nursing?

Ontario’s median household income of $43,887 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ontario 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: 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.