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Registered Nursing Schools in Washington

3,509 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Washington in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,582
Associate Degree 1,560
Master’s Degree 215
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 151
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 57,370 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 Washington

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $77,540, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
29,843 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $10,933. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,911 a year.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,268 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,518.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,381 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,052 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,280. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#7

Highline College

Des Moines
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

38% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,102 after earning their degree at this institution.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,107 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Bellevue College

Bellevue
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

38% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $45,901. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,164 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. A typical student attending LCC will pay a net price of $6,625. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

Registered Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing Practice 75
Nursing Research & Other 45
Family Practice Nursing 43
Nursing Administration 42
Clinical Nurse Leader 24
Geriatric Nursing 19
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nurse Anesthetist 12

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