by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Washington State University compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Washington State University is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #77 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #33 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Washington | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 9 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Washington | 29 |
| College Major Best Value | 29 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region | 38 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 38 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 85 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University conferred 295 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Washington State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,968 a year. This is above $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Washington State University, nursing students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
Read more about Washington State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 35 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Washington State University.
This nursing program at Washington State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 346 |
| Nursing Administration | 43 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
Washington State University granted 346 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Washington State University awarded 43 degrees in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
Washington State University awarded 7 degrees in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).