Nursing at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus sits in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 129 nursing degrees were granted at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Of 4,965 students, 176 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,369 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #5 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #13 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #82 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #432 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,957 |
| 2 years | $74,691 |
| 3 years | $79,690 |
| 4 years | $87,454 |
| 5 years | $103,810 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus earn a median of $87,454, compared with $87,457 for all University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus comes in at $18,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are 87% women (112) and 13% men (17).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Among the 115 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, 88% were women (101) and 12% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 65% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Of the 14 master’s nursing graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
The Nursing program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 129 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.