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Nursing Schools in Washington

561 students earned Nursing degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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) 315
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 315
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 315
Master’s Degree 201
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45

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: 13.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,451. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at PLU.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

In their early career, SPU grads earn an average salary of $49,228. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SPU. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
Nurse Midwives 25% $101,800
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Nurse Anesthetists 19% $186,000
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190

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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