Nursing Schools in Washington
51 accredited nursing programs found
51
Nursing Schools
37 / 14
Public / Private
$5,693
Avg Public Tuition
45.3%
Avg Grad Rate
Registered Nurse Salary in Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median Salary
$104,490
Mean Salary
$107,540
Entry Level (10th %)
$75,010
Experienced (90th %)
$141,210
RNs Employed: 66,520
vs National Median: +12% (above $93,600)
Job Growth (2023-2033): +7%
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $5,693 |
| Lowest Tuition | $3,969 |
| Highest Tuition | $54,285 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $39,626 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 45.3% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $50,928 |
| Avg Student Debt | $14,930 |
| Total Enrollment | 194,267 |
All Nursing Schools in Washington
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | Public | $12,643 | 31,588 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | Public | $12,997 | 21,583 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham | Public | $9,286 | 13,574 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg | Public | $9,192 | 8,081 |
| Bellevue College | Bellevue | Public | $4,305 | 6,901 |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney | Public | $8,353 | 6,517 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | Private | $53,500 | 5,098 |
| Clark College | Vancouver | Public | $4,632 | 4,699 |
| Green River College | Auburn | Public | $4,580 | 4,573 |
| Pierce College District | Lakewood | Public | $4,686 | 4,487 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | Public | $4,301 | 4,378 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | Public | $4,920 | 4,248 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | Public | $6,194 | 4,226 |
| Seattle University | Seattle | Private | $54,285 | 4,117 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | Public | $4,057 | 4,114 |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | Public | $4,865 | 3,879 |
| Highline College | Des Moines | Public | $4,623 | 3,487 |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood | Public | $4,669 | 3,354 |
| Olympic College | Bremerton | Public | $4,197 | 3,263 |
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline | Public | $4,388 | 3,109 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | Public | $4,058 | 2,881 |
| North Seattle College | Seattle | Public | $5,058 | 2,792 |
| South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia | Public | $5,103 | 2,692 |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon | Public | $5,620 | 2,581 |
| Yakima Valley College | Yakima | Public | $5,163 | 2,539 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood | Public | $6,634 | 2,417 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | Public | $6,513 | 2,372 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma | Private | $50,964 | 2,350 |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham | Public | $5,146 | 2,280 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | Public | $5,156 | 2,179 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle | Private | $38,814 | 2,073 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane | Private | $50,920 | 1,927 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee | Public | $5,118 | 1,762 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview | Public | $4,346 | 1,743 |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma | Public | $5,569 | 1,613 |
| Renton Technical College | Renton | Public | $6,723 | 1,539 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham | Public | $4,226 | 1,523 |
| Centralia College | Centralia | Public | $5,109 | 1,476 |
| Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake | Public | $4,909 | 1,281 |
| Saint Martin's University | Lacey | Private | $44,210 | 1,254 |
| Walla Walla University | College Place | Private | $33,027 | 1,214 |
| Peninsula College | Port Angeles | Public | $4,586 | 1,139 |
| City University of Seattle | Seattle | Private | $14,589 | 1,091 |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen | Public | $4,751 | 1,058 |
| Perry Technical Institute | Yakima | Private | N/A | 973 |
| Heritage University | Toppenish | Private | $19,920 | 782 |
| Northwest Indian College | Bellingham | Public | $3,969 | 677 |
| Northwest University | Kirkland | Private | $36,035 | 642 |
| Bastyr University | Kenmore | Private | N/A | 58 |
| Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy | Yakima | For-Profit | N/A | 55 |
| Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology | Kennewick | For-Profit | N/A | 28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in Washington?
There are 51 accredited nursing programs in Washington, including 37 public and 14 private institutions.
What is the average nursing school tuition in Washington?
The average in-state tuition at public nursing schools in Washington is $5,693. Tuition ranges from $3,969 to $54,285 across all institutions.
How much do nurses earn in Washington?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in Washington is $104,490, with entry-level nurses earning around $75,010 and experienced nurses earning up to $141,210. There are 66,520 RNs employed in the state.
What is the graduation rate for nursing schools in Washington?
The average graduation rate across nursing programs in Washington is 45.3%. The highest graduation rate belongs to Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology at 88.6%.
What is the average student debt for nursing graduates in Washington?
The average median student debt for graduates of nursing programs in Washington is $14,930. Graduates earn a median of $50,928 within 10 years of enrollment.