Registered Nurse Programs in Washington: 47 Colleges and Schools
47 Washington schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,571 students: 37 public, 10 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Washington
3,571
Graduates in 2024
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Washington · CIP 51.3801
47 schools in Washington graduated 3,571 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 37 public, 10 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (31), bachelor's (21), master's (7), doctorate (3), certificate (2).
The largest program is University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle with 350 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 47 Washington schools
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Public · 79%
10
Private nonprofit · 21%
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Private for-profit · 0%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Washington
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | 350 |
| 2 | Washington State University | Pullman | 346 |
| 3 | Seattle University | Seattle | 253 |
| 4 | Gonzaga University | Spokane | 253 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | 135 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Washington by city
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47 of 47 schools listed · 32 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle · 6 schools | ||||
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 350 | Website ↗ |
| Seattle University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 253 | Website ↗ |
| Seattle Central College | Public | associate | 104 | Website ↗ |
| Seattle Pacific University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 89 | Website ↗ |
| North Seattle College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| South Seattle College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Bellingham · 3 schools | ||||
| Bellingham Technical College | Public | associate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Whatcom Community College | Public | associate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Western Washington University | Public | bachelor's | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Kirkland · 3 schools | ||||
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Public | associate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Northwest University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Spokane · 3 schools | ||||
| Gonzaga University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 253 | Website ↗ |
| Spokane Community College | Public | associate | 97 | Website ↗ |
| Whitworth University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Tacoma · 3 schools | ||||
| Pacific Lutheran University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 132 | Website ↗ |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Public | bachelor's, master's | 129 | Website ↗ |
| Tacoma Community College | Public | associate | 70 | Website ↗ |
| Bothell · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Public | bachelor's, master's | 135 | Website ↗ |
| Cascadia College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 2 schools | ||||
| Pierce College District | Public | associate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Clover Park Technical College | Public | associate, certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Aberdeen · 1 school | ||||
| Grays Harbor College | Public | associate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Auburn · 1 school | ||||
| Green River College | Public | bachelor's | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Bellevue · 1 school | ||||
| Bellevue College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 92 | Website ↗ |
| Bremerton · 1 school | ||||
| Olympic College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 108 | Website ↗ |
| Centralia · 1 school | ||||
| Centralia College | Public | associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Cheney · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Washington University | Public | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| College Place · 1 school | ||||
| Walla Walla University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 48 | Website ↗ |
| Des Moines · 1 school | ||||
| Highline College | Public | associate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Everett · 1 school | ||||
| Everett Community College | Public | associate | 104 | Website ↗ |
| Lacey · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Martin's University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 70 | Website ↗ |
| Longview · 1 school | ||||
| Lower Columbia College | Public | associate | 121 | Website ↗ |
| Lynnwood · 1 school | ||||
| Edmonds College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Moses Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Big Bend Community College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Vernon · 1 school | ||||
| Skagit Valley College | Public | associate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Olympia · 1 school | ||||
| South Puget Sound Community College | Public | associate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Pasco · 1 school | ||||
| Columbia Basin College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 75 | Website ↗ |
| Port Angeles · 1 school | ||||
| Peninsula College | Public | associate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Pullman · 1 school | ||||
| Washington State University | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 346 | Website ↗ |
| Renton · 1 school | ||||
| Renton Technical College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Shoreline · 1 school | ||||
| Shoreline Community College | Public | associate | 128 | Website ↗ |
| Toppenish · 1 school | ||||
| Heritage University | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Vancouver · 1 school | ||||
| Clark College | Public | associate | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Walla Walla · 1 school | ||||
| Walla Walla Community College | Public | associate | 100 | Website ↗ |
| Wenatchee · 1 school | ||||
| Wenatchee Valley College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 87 | Website ↗ |
| Yakima · 1 school | ||||
| Yakima Valley College | Public | associate, certificate | 57 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 47 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 47 | 3,571 | this page |
| Oregon | 24 | 1,766 | Programs in Oregon → |
| Idaho | 12 | 1,445 | Programs in Idaho → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Washington
- How many RN programs are in Washington?
- 47 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,571 students.
- Which Washington program is the largest?
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, with 350 graduates in 2024, followed by Washington State University in Pullman (346).
- Are Washington programs mostly public?
- Yes: 37 public, 10 private nonprofit of the 47 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Washington?
- Typical RN pay in Washington is $124,200 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.