by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Seattle U compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Seattle U is in the top 5% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #78 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #34 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 6 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Washington | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 16 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 34 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Washington | 36 |
| College Major Best Value | 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region | 39 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 39 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 71 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 86 |
During the most recent reporting year, Seattle University awarded 253 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Seattle U earn a median of $82,480 a year. This is higher than $82,033, the median for all majors at Seattle U.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Seattle U, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,467, the typical median for all majors at Seattle U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,510 | $55,620 |
| Fees | $1,101 | $1,101 |
Read more about Seattle U tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Seattle U were Asian. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Seattle University.
The nursing program at Seattle U breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 253 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 40 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 14 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 14 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 9 |
| Nursing Practice | 5 |
Seattle U conferred 253 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (39%).
Seattle U awarded 40 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
Seattle U conferred 14 degrees in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (36%).
Seattle U awarded 14 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
Seattle U granted 9 degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Seattle U awarded 5 degrees in nursing practice recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (40%).