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Registered Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

734 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 456
Master’s Degree 266
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 11,670 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $92,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
298 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,007 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785.

#5

Howard University

Washington
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

Registered Nursing Careers in DC

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $135,700
Registered Nurses 12% $88,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Family Practice Nursing 100
Environmental Health Nursing 42
Nursing Practice 35
Nurse Anesthetist 22
Geriatric Nursing 17
Nursing Science 13
Nursing Administration 10
Mental Health Nursing 9

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