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Practical Nursing in Washington

Practical Nursing Schools in Washington

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

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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.

Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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