2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Washington
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Washington? Our ranking highlights 97 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 82 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Washington
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Gonzaga University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Washington. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school based in Spokane, WA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $55,480. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,188. More on Gonzaga University
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You'll be in good company at Seattle Community College North Campus, which ranked #2 this year. Seattle Community College North Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,238, with out-of-state students paying around $5,796. Students borrow a median of $16,643 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Seattle Community College North Campus
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the top choices in Washington. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
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A rank of #4 makes Seattle University one of the top choices in Washington. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $56,721 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Read the full report on Seattle University
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Washington State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,903. More on Washington State University
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Western Washington University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. Western Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Western Washington University report
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Seattle Community College Central Campus did well this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Seattle, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,238, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Seattle Community College Central Campus Healthcare students take on a median of $14,699 in debt. More on Seattle Community College Central Campus
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Bellevue College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,436, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,839 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Bellevue College profile
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Eastern Washington University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Eastern Washington University is a public school based in Cheney, WA. Eastern Washington University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Students from in state pay about $8,586 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,583. The median Healthcare program debt is $21,754. More on Eastern Washington University
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Centralia College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Centralia, WA, Centralia College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,266 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,651. Read the full report on Centralia College
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology landed the #12 spot in Washington this year. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,997, with out-of-state students paying around $12,062. Typical Healthcare student debt is $19,695. Read more about Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
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Highline Community College landed the #13 spot in Washington this year. Located in Des Moines, WA, Highline Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,772, while out-of-state students pay about $5,332. Graduates carry a median of $8,958 in student loans. See the full Highline Community College profile
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Central Washington University did well this year, earning the #14 position. This public school is set in Ellensburg, WA. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Central Washington University Healthcare students take on a median of $21,988 in debt. More on Central Washington University
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Walla Walla University placed #15 among Healthcare schools in Washington. Based in College Place, WA, Walla Walla University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $34,227 in tuition and fees. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,635. See the full Walla Walla University profile
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Spokane Community College landed the #16 spot in Washington this year. This public school is set in Spokane, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Typical Healthcare student debt is $16,486. Read more about Spokane Community College
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Shoreline Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Shoreline, WA, Shoreline Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,115, with out-of-state students paying around $7,905. Typical Healthcare student debt is $16,700. See the full Shoreline Community College profile
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Antioch University Seattle landed the #18 spot in Washington this year. Located in Seattle, WA, Antioch University Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $26,260 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $29,832. Read the full report on Antioch University Seattle
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Wenatchee Valley College landed the #19 spot in Washington this year. Wenatchee Valley College is a public school based in Wenatchee, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,552, while out-of-state students pay about $5,054. Wenatchee Valley College Healthcare students take on a median of $11,462 in debt. Read the full report on Wenatchee Valley College
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Tacoma Community College landed the #20 spot in Washington this year. Based in Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,646 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,822 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Tacoma Community College report
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Columbia Basin College landed the #21 spot in Washington this year. This public school is set in Pasco, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,555, with out-of-state students paying around $8,668. The median Healthcare program debt is $17,170. More on Columbia Basin College
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Walla Walla Community College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Walla Walla, WA, Walla Walla Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,279, while out-of-state students pay about $6,700. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Walla Walla Community College profile
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Clover Park Technical College landed the #23 spot in Washington this year. Based in Lakewood, WA, Clover Park Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,634. Clover Park Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $15,154 in debt. See the full Clover Park Technical College profile
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Clark College placed #24 among Healthcare schools in Washington. Based in Vancouver, WA, Clark College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,183. Students borrow a median of $15,432 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Clark College
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Everett Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Everett, WA, Everett Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,032 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,171. Graduates carry a median of $13,542 in student loans. Read the full report on Everett Community College
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Whatcom Community College did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Bellingham, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,296, while out-of-state students pay about $11,435. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,588. More on Whatcom Community College
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Lower Columbia College landed the #27 spot in Washington this year. Lower Columbia College is a public school based in Longview, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,626, with out-of-state students paying around $6,003. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,340. Read the full report on Lower Columbia College
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Olympic College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Bremerton, WA, Olympic College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,472 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,740. Graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. Get the full Olympic College report
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Yakima Valley Community College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Yakima, WA, Yakima Valley Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,312, while out-of-state students pay about $5,873. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,649. Get the full Yakima Valley Community College report
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Skagit Valley College landed the #30 spot in Washington this year. Based in Mount Vernon, WA, Skagit Valley College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,400, while out-of-state students pay about $7,410. Students borrow a median of $14,056 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Skagit Valley College
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Grays Harbor College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Aberdeen, WA. Students from in state pay about $5,593 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,553. Grays Harbor College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,524 in debt. See the full Grays Harbor College profile
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Spokane Falls Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Spokane, WA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,461, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $17,031. See the full Spokane Falls Community College profile
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Big Bend Community College landed the #33 spot in Washington this year. Set in Moses Lake, WA, Big Bend Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,059 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,619 for out-of-state students. Big Bend Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,662 in debt. Read the full report on Big Bend Community College
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Bellingham Technical College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Bellingham Technical College is a public school based in Bellingham, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,431, while out-of-state students pay about $5,809. Get the full Bellingham Technical College report
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Renton Technical College placed #35 among Healthcare schools in Washington. Based in Renton, WA, Renton Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,330, while out-of-state students pay about $7,768. Graduates carry a median of $18,582 in student loans. More on Renton Technical College
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South Puget Sound Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Olympia, WA, South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,257 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,818 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,245. See the full South Puget Sound Community College profile
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Peninsula College placed #37 among Healthcare schools in Washington. This public school is set in Port Angeles, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,718, while out-of-state students pay about $5,270. Peninsula College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,730 in debt. Read the full report on Peninsula College
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Request InformationSeattle Pacific University placed #42 among Healthcare schools in Washington. Read the full report on Seattle Pacific University
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Request InformationHeritage University landed the #44 spot in Washington this year. Read more about Heritage University
Request InformationPima Medical Institute Seattle came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Pima Medical Institute Seattle profile
Request InformationNorthwest Indian College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Northwest Indian College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 82 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 97 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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