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Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 1,073 students earned their Nursing degrees in DC.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 471
Master’s Degree 460
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55
Associate Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in District of Columbia

14,130 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in District of Columbia

Nursing grads earn an average of $109,800 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

486 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,439 a year. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,452. Graduates earn an average $59,595 after graduation.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $40,039.

#5

Howard University

Washington
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $45,837. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
10,426 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,776.

Nursing Careers in DC

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $110,420
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $135,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960
Registered Nurses 12% $88,800
Nurse Anesthetists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Health 833
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

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