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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Washington

37 Schools Ranked
$45,497 Average Earnings
$19,760 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Best Healthcare Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 37 schools in Washington to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Washington

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
$51,213 Average Earnings
$21,118 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Gonzaga University to be the best school for healthcare students in Washington.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,118 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $773 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Gonzaga graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,213 during the early year of their career.

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#2

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
$52,851 Average Earnings
$17,979 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Seattle College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Washington list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,979 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, North Seattle graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,851 during the early year of their career.

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$57,782 Average Earnings
$18,284 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Washington list.

On average, students take out $18,284 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $303 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW Seattle, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,782 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
$51,066 Average Earnings
$20,543 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Washington list.

On average, students take out $20,543 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $708. Once they receive their degree, Seattle U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,066 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
$35,122 Average Earnings
$22,228 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 37 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Charter College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,228 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Charter College graduates make an average of $35,122 annually.

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#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
$49,774 Average Earnings
$22,489 Avg Student Debt

Washington State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Washington ranking.

Degree recipients from Wazzu accumulate an average of $22,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $312, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Wazzu graduates make an average of $49,774 annually.

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#7

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
$36,481 Average Earnings
$20,477 Avg Student Debt

Western Washington University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,477 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $259. Once they receive their degree, WWU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,481 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
$56,258 Average Earnings
$14,549 Avg Student Debt

Seattle Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #8 on the list.

On average, students take out $14,549 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Seattle Central, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $56,258 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
$53,966 Average Earnings
$19,741 Avg Student Debt

Bellevue College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Washington ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,741 in student loans. During the early years of their career, BC graduates make an average of $53,966 annually.

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#10

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
$41,008 Average Earnings
$23,697 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Washington University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $23,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $165.After graduating from EWU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,008 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Centralia College

Centralia, Washington
$43,843 Average Earnings
$12,250 Avg Student Debt

Centralia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #11 on the list.

Degree recipients from Centralia College accumulate an average of $12,250 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Centralia College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,843 during the early year of their career.

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$51,320 Average Earnings
$18,538 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

On average, students take out $18,538 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, LWTech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,320 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Highline College

Des Moines, Washington
$47,918 Average Earnings
$14,827 Avg Student Debt

Highline College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Washington list.

Degree recipients from Highline accumulate an average of $14,827 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Highline graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,918 during the early year of their career.

Full Highline College Report

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
$39,823 Average Earnings
$22,759 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Central Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from CWU accumulate an average of $22,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $204, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, CWU graduates make an average of $39,823 annually.

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#15

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington
$44,752 Average Earnings
$24,985 Avg Student Debt

Walla Walla University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Washington list.

Degree recipients from Walla Walla U accumulate an average of $24,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Walla Walla U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,752 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
$37,399 Average Earnings
$18,445 Avg Student Debt

Spokane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from Spokane Community College accumulate an average of $18,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Spokane Community College graduates make an average of $37,399 annually.

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#17

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, Washington
$50,689 Average Earnings
$18,550 Avg Student Debt

Shoreline Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #17 on the list.

Degree recipients from Shoreline Community College accumulate an average of $18,550 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Shoreline Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,689 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Antioch University - Seattle

Seattle, Washington
$42,051 Average Earnings
$35,198 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Antioch University - Seattle did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Antioch University - Seattle accumulate an average of $35,198 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Antioch University - Seattle graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,051 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, Washington
$37,404 Average Earnings
$16,207 Avg Student Debt

Wenatchee Valley College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Washington ranking.

Degree recipients from WVC accumulate an average of $16,207 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, WVC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,404 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
$43,924 Average Earnings
$18,614 Avg Student Debt

Tacoma Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #20 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,614 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Tacoma Community College graduates make an average of $43,924 annually.

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#21

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
$49,655 Average Earnings
$18,350 Avg Student Debt

Columbia Basin College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Washington list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,350 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, CBC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,655 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, Washington
$40,019 Average Earnings
$19,291 Avg Student Debt

Walla Walla Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,291 in student loans.After graduating from Walla Walla Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,019 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
$41,883 Average Earnings
$16,810 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Clover Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from CPTC accumulate an average of $16,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CPTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,883 during the early years of their career.

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#24

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
$35,720 Average Earnings
$16,706 Avg Student Debt

Clark College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Schools in Washington ranking.

On average, students take out $16,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Clark College graduates make an average of $35,720 annually.

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#25

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington
$39,179 Average Earnings
$16,056 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Everett Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working.

Degree recipients from Everett Community College accumulate an average of $16,056 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Everett Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,179 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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