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Registered Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 734 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in DC.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 456
Master’s Degree 266
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in District of Columbia

There are 11,670 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $92,350, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Georgetown University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,801 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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

This private school has an average net price of $13,785. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#5

Howard University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,628 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Registered Nursing Careers in DC

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $135,700
Registered Nurses 12% $88,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Family Practice Nursing 100
Environmental Health Nursing 42
Nursing Practice 35
Nurse Anesthetist 22
Geriatric Nursing 17
Nursing Science 13
Nursing Administration 10
Mental Health Nursing 9

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