2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 29 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
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Our analysis found Lake Washington Institute of Technology to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington.
Students from Washington who attend LWTech full time pay an average of $4,609 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,146. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,655 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that LWTech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Gonzaga University is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Gonzaga does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $48,470. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,118 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gonzaga. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Washington.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,196 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Tacoma. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,026. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,619 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW Tacoma does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Seattle Central College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Washington.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,670 to cover tuition and fees at Seattle Central. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,569 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Seattle Central does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 29 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list.
Students from Washington who attend UW Seattle full time pay an average of $12,076 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $39,906. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,284 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Seattle. In 2019-2020 about 13% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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University of Washington - Bothell Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list.
Students from Washington who attend UW Bothell full time pay an average of $11,950 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $39,780. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Bothell accumulate an average of $17,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Bothell. In 2019-2020 about 3% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Seattle University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list.
The average tuition and fees at Seattle U is $49,335. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,453 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Seattle U does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Washington State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,417 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wazzu. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,733. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,489 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Wazzu does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #9, Seattle Pacific University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend SPU, expect to pay an average of $35,646 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,778 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that SPU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Western Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,703 in tuition and fees if they attend WWU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,930. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WWU accumulate an average of $20,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WWU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 6% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pacific Lutheran University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $47,576 to cover tuition and fees at PLU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,517 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at PLU. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Saint Martin’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Saint Martin’s, expect to pay an average of $40,690 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Saint Martin’s accumulate an average of $24,047 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Martin’s does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Heritage University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking.
If you want to attend Heritage University, expect to pay an average of $18,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Heritage University accumulate an average of $19,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Heritage University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 3% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Eastern Washington University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
In-state students pay an average of $7,922 in tuition and fees if they attend EWU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,748. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from EWU accumulate an average of $23,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at EWU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Whitworth University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $47,590 to cover tuition and fees at Whitworth. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Whitworth accumulate an average of $26,989 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Whitworth does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 13% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Bellevue College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,594. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,105 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that BC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,685 in tuition and fees if they attend CWU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,213. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,810 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CWU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Walla Walla University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Walla Walla U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,531. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Walla Walla U accumulate an average of $24,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla U. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northwest University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking.
If you want to attend Northwest University, expect to pay an average of $33,980 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,101 in student loans.
Northwest University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Tacoma Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,929 in tuition and fees if they attend Tacoma Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,391.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tacoma Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Clark College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they attend Clark College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,133. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,939 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clark College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia Basin College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Students from Washington who attend CBC full time pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,735. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,747 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at CBC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Spokane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spokane Community College is $3,826. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,135.
One thing to take note of is that Spokane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Wenatchee Valley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees if they attend WVC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,734. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,712 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WVC. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Yakima Valley College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at YVC is $4,883. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,352. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from YVC accumulate an average of $20,183 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at YVC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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