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Registered Nursing Schools in Washington

In <nil>, 3,509 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,582
Associate Degree 1,560
Master’s Degree 215
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 151
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 57,370 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $77,540, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
29,843 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,947. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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249 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public school has an average net price of $10,933. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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220 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,268 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

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183 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,052 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,280.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Seattle Central will pay a net price of $5,952.

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Highline College

Des Moines
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 38% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,170. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Bellevue College

Bellevue
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

38% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $7,929. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,164 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,625.

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Registered Nursing Careers in WA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Registered Nurses 21% $79,920
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $70,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing Practice 75
Nursing Research & Other 45
Family Practice Nursing 43
Nursing Administration 42
Clinical Nurse Leader 24
Geriatric Nursing 19
Nurse Anesthetist 12
Mental Health Nursing 12

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