by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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SPU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #295 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #60 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 12 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 14 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Washington | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Washington | 34 |
| College Major Best Value | 34 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 49 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 60 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region | 113 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 113 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region | 169 |
| College Major Best Value | 169 |
During the most recent reporting year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SPU report a median salary of $83,422 a year. This is higher than $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SPU, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
Find out more about SPU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at SPU are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Seattle Pacific University.
This nursing program at SPU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 89 |
| Nursing Practice | 20 |
SPU granted 89 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
SPU granted 20 degrees in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).