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Nursing Schools in Washington

3,756 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Washington

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
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 315
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 315
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 315
Master’s Degree 243
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Washington

68,580 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 Washington

Nursing grads earn an average of $102,670 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

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

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $53,297. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $59,911. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Gonzaga grads earn an average salary of $65,106. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $9,280.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,202 a year.

#7

Highline College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 97% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,706 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,023. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Everett Community College grads earn an average salary of $39,107. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,170.

#10

Bellevue College

Bellevue
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 38% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,929.

Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $116,350
Nurse Midwives 25% $101,800
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $186,000
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
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
Health Sciences & Services 394

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