Nursing at Washington State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.
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Studying Online at Washington State University
Distance learning is available at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Washington State University
Use these rankings to compare Washington State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #6 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #29 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #143 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #846 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #6 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #29 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #143 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #846 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #6 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #29 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #143 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #846 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Washington State University
Those who finish Washington State University’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 | $72,664 |
| 2 years | $71,176 |
| 3 years | $72,882 |
| 4 years | $78,968 |
| 5 years | $91,764 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Washington State University earn a median of $78,968, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Washington State University stands at $21,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Washington State University
The Nursing program at Washington State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 346 |
| Nursing Administration | 43 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.