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Nursing in Washington

Nursing Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 3,917 students earned their Nursing degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 326
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 326
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 326
Master’s Degree 280
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Washington

There are 68,580 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $102,670, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Washington that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $34,331.

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

58% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,404. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $33,700. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at PLU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,699. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. 79% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,897.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SPU. This private school has an average net price of $25,108.

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Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $116,350
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $186,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
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
Communication Sciences 136

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