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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Washington

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 767 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 558
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 117
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 117
Associate Degree 92

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 39,830 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $32,130, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,012 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

Skagit Valley College

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,359. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending CPTC will pay a net price of $6,181. In their early career, CPTC grads earn an average salary of $36,190.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,486 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Olympic College

Bremerton
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,873. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,039 a year.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,850 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,799.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,606 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,086 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

#9

Centralia College

Centralia
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,261. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,821 a year.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,778 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,139. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in WA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 15% $31,220
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $55,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Allied Health Services 2,701
Health/Medical Admin Services 955
Dental Support Services 803
Allied Health Professions 678
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 519
Mental & Social Health Services 445
Health Sciences & Services 408
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 70

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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