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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Washington

In <nil>, 767 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WA.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Washington

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 558
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 117
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 117
Associate Degree 92

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 39,830 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $32,130, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,457. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in WA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 15% $31,220
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $55,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427

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