2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Health Professions School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, health professions was ranked 2nd in Oregon. In fact, 2,459 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Health Professions Schools in Oregon to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Health Professions Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the best for health professions majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Health Professions Schools
Our analysis found University of Western States to be the best school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Western States Chiropractic College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Read full report on Health Professions at University of Western States
Out of the 16 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Health & Science University landed the # 2 spot on the list. OHSU is a small public school located in the city of Portland.
Read full report on Health Professions at Oregon Health & Science University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pacific University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Portland. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bushnell University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Health Professions Schools in Oregon list. Located in the city of Eugene, Bushnell University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Read full report on Health Professions at Bushnell University
George Fox University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg.
Read full report on Health Professions at George Fox University
With a ranking of #7, Oregon State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for health professions students. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.
Lewis & Clark College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Oregon Institute of Technology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health professions programs. Located in the remote town of Klamath Falls, OIT is a public college with a small student population.
Read full report on Health Professions at Oregon Institute of Technology
University of Oregon did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health professions students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a very large student population.
Best Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 19,343 |
| Washington | 3,012 |
| Nevada | 1,292 |
| Hawaii | 261 |
| Alaska | 67 |
More Health Professions Rankings in Oregon
Rankings in Majors Related to Health Professions
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 66,964 |
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16,815 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12,950 |
| Communication Sciences | 10,547 |
| Dentistry | 6,770 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 4,684 |
| Chiropractic | 2,658 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 2,582 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 2,481 |
| Optometry | 1,822 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 1,762 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 1,747 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,746 |
| Other Health Professions | 1,261 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 1,122 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 954 |
| Medical Science | 909 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 462 |
| Dental Support Services | 122 |
| Alternative Medical Support Services | 80 |
| Movement & Mind-Body Therapies | 55 |
| Energy & Biologically Based Therapies | 37 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 11 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 4 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.