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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington

19 Schools Ranked
$5,439 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,532 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Washington to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
70 Total Awards
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,786 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Clover Park Technical College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Washington. Clover Park Technical College is a small public school located in Lakewood, Washington that handed out 70 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,740 to cover tuition and fees at CPTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,786 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CPTC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Clover Park Technical College Report

#2

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, Washington
19 Total Awards
$4,209 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,145 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Edmonds Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington. Located in Lynnwood, Washington, the medium-sized public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Washington who attend Edmonds Community College full time pay an average of $4,209 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,746. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Edmonds Community College accumulate an average of $21,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Edmonds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Edmonds Community College Report

#3

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen, Washington
1 Total Awards
$4,503 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grays Harbor College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list. Grays Harbor College is a small public school located in Aberdeen, Washington that handed out 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,503 in tuition and fees if they attend GHC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,040. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GHC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

South Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
$4,831 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at South Seattle College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

South Seattle does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,831. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Seattle. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
$5,959 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia Basin College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they attend CBC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,735.

CBC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Everett Community College

Everett, Washington
$4,062 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,556 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Everett Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Everett Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,597. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Everett Community College accumulate an average of $19,556 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Everett Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, Washington
$4,883 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Yakima Valley College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at YVC is $4,883. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,352.

YVC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Yakima Valley College Report

#4

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington
$18,500 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Heritage University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list.

Heritage University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Heritage University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Heritage University Report

#4

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, Washington
$19,069 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Walla Walla Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,069 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Walla Walla Community College. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Lower Columbia College

Longview, Washington
$4,182 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,803 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Lower Columbia College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,182 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,403. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,803 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Lower Columbia College Report

#4

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, Washington
$4,431 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,638 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Skagit Valley College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Skagit Valley College is $4,431. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,507. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,638 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Skagit Valley College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Skagit Valley College Report

#4

Centralia College

Centralia, Washington
$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Centralia College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Centralia College is $4,770. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,239.

Online courses are available at Centralia College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, Washington
$4,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,885 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Wenatchee Valley College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Washington list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees if they attend WVC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,734. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,885 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WVC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, Washington
$4,004 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Bellingham Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

Students from Washington who attend Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute full time pay an average of $4,004 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,227.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
$4,101 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,949 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Olympic College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

In-state students pay an average of $4,101 in tuition and fees if they attend OC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,638. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,949 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at OC. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Renton Technical College

Renton, Washington
$5,671 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 19 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Renton Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,671 in tuition and fees if they attend Renton Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,131.

Renton Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Renton Technical College Report

#4

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
$4,332 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Green River College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GRC is $4,332. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,794.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GRC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,609 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LWTech is $4,609. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,146.

LWTech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lake Washington Institute of Technology Report

#4

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
$4,799 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,179 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at North Seattle College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Washington.

If you want to attend North Seattle, expect to pay an average of $4,799 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,179 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Seattle does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full North Seattle College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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