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Geriatric Nursing Schools in Washington

19 Geriatric Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Geriatric Nursing is the 58th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 21.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Geriatric Nursing Grads in Washington

60,800 people in the state and 3,187,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geriatric nursing.

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Wages for Geriatric Nursing Jobs in Washington

In this state, geriatric nursing grads earn an average of $82,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Geriatric Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers geriatric nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $116,350
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Registered Nursing 3,565
Nursing Practice 75
Nursing Research & Other 45
Family Practice Nursing 43
Nursing Administration 42
Clinical Nurse Leader 24
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nurse Anesthetist 12

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View Nationwide Geriatric Nursing Report

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