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Best Nursing Schools in Washington: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Washington combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like University of Washington-Seattle Campus lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

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A Seattle, WA

Ranked #10 in the nation, University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a public institution in Seattle, Washington. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

Accelerated-BSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD

2

B Bothell, WA

Based in Bothell, Washington, University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 6,058 students.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

3

B Tacoma, WA

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a public school in Tacoma, Washington offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $78,466 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

4

B Spokane, WA

Based in Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

5

B Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit institution in Tacoma, Washington. The acceptance rate is 78%.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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B Pullman, WA

Based in Pullman, Washington, Washington State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 25,700 students.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

7

B Seattle, WA

Seattle University is a private nonprofit school in Seattle, Washington offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

8

B- Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University provides nursing education from its campus in Bellingham, Washington. Total enrollment is about 14,700 students.

Offering BSN Program

9

B- Seattle, WA

Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 83%.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

10

B- Kirkland, WA

Northwest University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Kirkland, Washington with about 1,053 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

Offering BSN Program

11

B- Spokane, WA

Based in Spokane, Washington, Whitworth University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.

Offering BSN Program

12

B- College Place, WA

Walla Walla University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in College Place, Washington with about 1,426 students. Graduates earn a median of $61,885 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

13

B- Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University is a public school in Cheney, Washington offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $8,586.

Offering BSN Program

14
R

B- Renton, WA

Renton Technical College is a public school in Renton, Washington offering nursing education. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

15

B- Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lacey, Washington with about 1,390 students. Graduates earn a median of $62,092 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

16
G

C+ Aberdeen, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,593, Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

17

C+ Port Angeles, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,718, Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

18
B

C+ Bellingham, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,431, Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,047 students.

Offering ADN Program

19
H

C+ Toppenish, WA

Heritage University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toppenish, Washington with about 937 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

20

C+ Spokane, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,461, Spokane Community College in Spokane, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,813 students.

Offering ADN Program

21

C+ Wenatchee, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,267, Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

22

C+ Olympia, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,252, South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

23

C+ Mount Vernon, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,400, Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,505 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

24

C+ Moses Lake, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,059, Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,814 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

25

C+ Walla Walla, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,279, Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,967 students.

Offering ADN Program

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