
Oregon LPN to RN/BSN Programs
The west coast state of Oregon places a huge emphasis on improved patient outcomes, leading many LPNs to consider going back to school to become an RN. The state offers numerous LPN to RN bridge programs to serve this very purpose. RNs are able to work more autonomously, have their choice of specialization areas, and have substantially higher salaries. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that RNs in Oregon earn an average of $36,840 more per year than LPNs in the state do.
Looking for more information on the LPN to RN educational pathway? Learn more about taking and passing the NCLEX-RN exam and check out the Oregon State Board of Nursing for information on applications, licenses, and education available for nurses in the state.
List of 2025 LPN to RN or LPN to BSN Programs in OR
Below is the 2025 best comprehensive list of LPN to RN programs in Oregon. Some of these programs may be listed as "RN", however that may mean ADN or BSN degree, please visit the school's website for program details.
Program | Website |
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LPN to RN/BSN Online Online Program - Achieve offers a fast-track program that combines the effectiveness of real classroom learning with the speed of credit-by- examination. NOTE: MUST BE A LPN/LVN TO APPLY | achievetestprep.com |
Central Oregon Community College LPN to RN 2600 N.W. College Way Bend, OR (541) 383-7700 | cocc.edu |
Chemeketa Community College LPN to RN 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR (503) 399-5058 | chemeketa.edu |
Lane Community College LPN to RN 4000 East 30th Ave. Eugene, OR (541) 463-3000 | lanecc.edu |
Linn?Benton Community College LPN to ADN 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR (541) 917-4999 | linnbenton.edu |
Mt. Hood Community College LPN to RN 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR (503) 491-6422 | mhcc.edu |
Rogue Community College LPN to RN 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR (541) 956-7500 | go.roguecc.edu |
Southwestern Oregon Community College LPN to ADN 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR (541) 888-2525 | socc.edu |
Walla Walla University LPN to BSN 10355 SE Market St, Portland, OR (503) 251-6115 x17304 | wallawalla.edu |
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Oregon LPN vs RN Salary Comparison By Area
The table below compares the annual salary of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN), along with the percent increase that can be expected. The data was retrieved from the BLS for LPNs and RNs in Oregon.
On average an RN in Oregon earns $53,067, which is 10% more than the national average for registered nurses ($48,109).
City/Area | Avg LPN Salary | Avg RN Salary | % Diff |
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Portland, Vancouver, Hillsboro - OR | $52,970 | $93,570 | 76.6% |
Salem - OR | $53,460 | $88,460 | 65.5% |
Eugene - OR | $52,990 | $90,850 | 71.4% |
Medford - OR | $51,700 | $87,670 | 69.6% |
Bend, Redmond - OR | $52,540 | $88,100 | 67.7% |
Corvallis - OR | $51,420 | * | - |
Albany - OR | $57,360 | $78,490 | 36.8% |
Grants Pass - OR | $52,500 | $85,110 | 62.1% |
Table data taken from 2018 BLS https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm & https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm