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Nursing Assistant in Washington

Nursing Assistant Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 558 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Nursing Assistant is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in Washington

Nursing Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 558

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a nursing assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing assistant majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in Washington

32,690 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in Washington

In this state, nursing assistant grads earn an average of $32,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,891 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Olympic College

Bremerton
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, OC grads earn an average salary of $34,039. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,850 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $35,867 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute will pay a net price of $3,799. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

#5

Centralia College

Centralia
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, Centralia College grads earn an average salary of $33,821.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,778 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,139. Graduates earn an average $33,273 after graduation.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,606 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,417. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $39,086 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,359 Total Students

43% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,974 after graduation.

Nursing Assistant Careers in WA

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 15% $31,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Licensed Practical Nursing 203

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View Nationwide Nursing Assistant Report

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