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Registered Nursing in Washington

Registered Nursing Schools in Washington

3,680 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Washington

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,683
Bachelor’s Degree 1,586
Master’s Degree 256
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 155

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Washington

57,370 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Washington

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $77,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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249 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,404. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

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220 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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183 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,331. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,495. 64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. A typical student attending Seattle Central will pay a net price of $6,612.

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Highline College

Des Moines
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,883.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,735.

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Bellevue College

Bellevue
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

25% of students get financical aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,325 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,568.

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Registered Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing Practice 75
Nursing Research & Other 45
Family Practice Nursing 43
Nursing Administration 42
Clinical Nurse Leader 24
Geriatric Nursing 19
Nurse Anesthetist 12
Mental Health Nursing 12

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