Registered Nursing at Western Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 registered nursing degrees were granted at Western Washington University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Washington University
Distance learning is available at Western Washington University. Among 14,710 students, 226 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Washington University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #30 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #61 of 218 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #152 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Western Washington University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Western Washington University are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University
Among the 14 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Western Washington University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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