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Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 990 students earned their Nursing degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 456
Master’s Degree 448
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 34

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in District of Columbia

There are 14,130 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $109,800, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

486 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 53% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,007 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#5

Howard University

Washington
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,792 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Global Region. An average student at Strayer University - Global Region will pay a net price of $21,585.

Nursing Careers in DC

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $110,420
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $135,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960
Registered Nurses 12% $88,800
Nurse Anesthetists 0% $0

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