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Registered Nursing Schools in Washington

3,565 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Associate Degree 1,825
Bachelor’s Degree 1,420
Master’s Degree 177
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 143
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 143
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 143

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: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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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
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,017. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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

78% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $35,109.

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Gonzaga grads earn an average salary of $62,373. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,451.

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

66% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. This public school has an average net price of $11,562.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Seattle Central grads earn an average salary of $34,048. 73% of students get financical aid.

#7

Highline College

Des Moines
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it.

#9

Bellevue College

Bellevue
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 41% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,534 a year.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,325 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending LCC will pay a net price of $7,027. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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
Mental Health Nursing 12
Nurse Anesthetist 12

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