21 colleges · Washington
Nursing colleges in Washington
21 colleges in Washington offer a bachelor's degree in nursing (11 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $91,541 a year after graduating, compared with $80,808 nationally.
All nursing programs in Washington
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA | 27 | n/a | $110,085 | n/a |
| Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place, WA | 48 | $98,058 | $101,497 | $26,500 |
| University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA | 113 | $91,541 | $98,632 | $12,500 |
| University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA | 205 | $91,541 | $98,632 | $12,500 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma, WA | 115 | $91,541 | $98,632 | $12,500 |
| Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA | 14 | $78,842 | $96,695 | n/a |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | 90 | $93,623 | $95,155 | $27,000 |
| Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA | 35 | n/a | $93,424 | n/a |
| Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA | 89 | $90,324 | $93,334 | $25,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA | 132 | $93,928 | $91,528 | $19,500 |
| Washington State UniversityPullman, WA | 295 | $88,436 | $91,495 | $14,000 |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | 253 | $89,870 | $90,918 | $19,000 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee, WA | 27 | $95,471 | $90,618 | n/a |
| Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA | 36 | $88,881 | $89,673 | $23,497 |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended EducationKirkland, WA | 4 | $88,881 | $89,673 | $23,497 |
| Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA | 0 | $87,032 | $82,980 | n/a |
| Columbia Basin CollegePasco, WA | 26 | $94,239 | n/a | n/a |
| Heritage UniversityToppenish, WA | 17 | $94,132 | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA | 70 | $83,556 | n/a | $24,203 |
| Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Green River CollegeAuburn, WA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Washington offer nursing?
21 colleges in Washington awarded bachelor's degrees in nursing in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 11 of them public.
Where do nursing graduates earn the most in Washington?
Olympic College, with median earnings of $110,085 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Nursing nationwide · All colleges in Washington
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.