Nursing Schools in Washington
Washington contains
46 schools that offer nursing programs.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus,
the highest-ranking nursing school in WA, has a total student population of 45,943 and
is the
26th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 46 nursing schools
in Washington,
only 5 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Seattle University comes out as the most expensive ($27,268/yr),
with Bellevue College as the lowest recorded at only $4,749/yr.
Nursing students from Washington schools who go on to become
nurses,
registered nurses,
practical nurses,
pediatric nurses, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 2,583,770 people working as
registered nurses alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$66,530.
Also, Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make on average $40,900 per year and there are about 728,670 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Washington alone, there are
9,710 employed licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earning an average yearly salary of
$44,400. Registered nurses in this state earn
$72,450/yr and there are 54,260 employed.
Also, within the nursing schools
in Washington, the average student population is 3,354 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
17 to 1. Aside from nursing,
there are 3883 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,017 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$3,803, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Nursing Programs in Washington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Washington State University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Seattle University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Levels offered:
Masters
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
Levels offered:
Masters
Whitworth University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Seattle Pacific University
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Levels offered:
Masters
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Pacific Lutheran University
Nursing, Other
Levels offered:
Masters
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Eastern Washington University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Gonzaga University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Certificate, Bachelors, Masters
Walla Walla University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Northwest University
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Bellingham Technical College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Renton Technical College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Centralia College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Edmonds Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Walla Walla Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Wenatchee Valley College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Yakima Valley Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Big Bend Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Lower Columbia College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Highline Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Clover Park Technical College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Green River Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Bellevue College
Spokane Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Skagit Valley College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Seattle Central Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Clark College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Shoreline Community College
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Whatcom Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Everett Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
South Puget Sound Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Grays Harbor College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Cascadia Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Seattle Community College-North Campus
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Heritage University
Pre-Nursing Studies
Levels offered:
Associates
Peninsula College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Olympic College
Tacoma Community College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Pierce College at Puyallup
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Levels offered:
Certificate
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Columbia Basin College
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Levels offered:
Associates
Lake Washington Technical College
Seattle Community College-South Campus
Washington Interesting Facts
- The state of Washington is the only state to be named after a United States president.
- Seattle is home to the first revolving restaurant, 1961.
- Washington state produces more apples than any other state in the union.
- Washington state has more glaciers than the other 47 contiguous states combined.
- Washington state's capitol building was the last state capitol building to be built with a rotunda.
Top National Parks in Washington:
Famous State Residents:
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