Best registered nursing colleges in Washington

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Washington earn a weighted average salary of $82,296 3 years after graduation. This places Washington graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 33% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 12 of the 16 programs available in Washington, accounting for 92% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Washington | #71 in Nursing nationally

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington

Economic score 1.27

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $13,404

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,469

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Washington | #138 in Nursing nationally

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

Economic score 1.75

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,373

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $87,295

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Washington | #205 in Nursing nationally

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Economic score 2.14

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $15,484

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,963

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Washington | #217 in Nursing nationally

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington

Economic score 2.20

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Cost $23,376

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,847

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Washington | #221 in Nursing nationally

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington

Economic score 2.21

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $20,444

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,995

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Washington | #291 in Nursing nationally

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington

Economic score 2.55

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $25,108

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,422

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Washington | #313 in Nursing nationally

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington

Economic score 2.67

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $21,830

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,913

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Washington | #347 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.85

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Cost $22,699

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,825

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Washington | #355 in Nursing nationally

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

Economic score 2.91

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Cost $34,331

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,777

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Washington | #412 in Nursing nationally

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

Economic score 3.26

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $33,700

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $82,480

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Washington | #539 in Nursing nationally

Whitworth University

Spokane, Washington

Economic score 4.27

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Cost $26,736

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,583

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington

Economic score 1.01

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $7,011

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,338

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 48%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.