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Practical Nursing in Washington

Practical Nursing Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 927 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WA.

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 39,830 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $32,130, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $55,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 561
Medicine 478
Mental & Social Health Services 475
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 330
Rehabilitation Professions 250
Public Health 197
Alternative Medicine & Systems 172
Allied Health Professions 143

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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