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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Washington

649 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 446
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 446
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 446
Associate Degree 113
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90

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: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 19.6%
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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
3,369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, Bates Technical College grads earn an average salary of $42,225. A typical student attending Bates Technical College will pay a net price of $7,547.

#2

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,488 after graduation. 63% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 77% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,488.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it. In their early career, GRC grads earn an average salary of $38,664.

#5

Olympic College

Bremerton
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,639. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,719 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,572 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,545 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,523 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $8,168. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#9

Centralia College

Centralia
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,314 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,949.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,892 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,205.

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

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