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2026 Nursing Schools in Washington

Browse 46 nursing schools in Washington. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

#10 Best Nursing School Public 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.

$12,973 In-State Tuition
56,997 Students
84% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Bothell, WA

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

$12,919 In-State Tuition
6,058 Students
69% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Public 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.

$13,168 In-State Tuition
4,965 Students
59% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Spokane, WA

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

$55,480 In-State Tuition
7,470 Students
87% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Tacoma, WA

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

$52,254 In-State Tuition
2,797 Students
71% Graduation Rate
13 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Seattle, WA

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

$56,721 In-State Tuition
7,189 Students
74% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Public Pullman, WA

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

$13,391 In-State Tuition
25,685 Students
62% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Bellingham, WA

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

$9,582 In-State Tuition
14,710 Students
65% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Seattle, WA

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

$40,407 In-State Tuition
2,261 Students
64% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$36,035 In-State Tuition
1,053 Students
66% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Spokane, WA

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

$52,880 In-State Tuition
2,314 Students
72% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$34,227 In-State Tuition
1,426 Students
63% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Cheney, WA

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

$8,586 In-State Tuition
10,492 Students
48% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Renton, WA

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

$6,308 In-State Tuition
2,824 Students
46% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$45,510 In-State Tuition
1,390 Students
59% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public 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.

$5,593 In-State Tuition
1,577 Students
39% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public 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.

$4,718 In-State Tuition
2,153 Students
37% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public 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.

$4,431 In-State Tuition
2,047 Students
42% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit 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.

$20,928 In-State Tuition
937 Students
42% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public 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.

$5,461 In-State Tuition
6,813 Students
33% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public 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.

$5,267 In-State Tuition
3,067 Students
43% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public 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.

$5,252 In-State Tuition
4,871 Students
44% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public 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.

$5,400 In-State Tuition
4,028 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public 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.

$5,059 In-State Tuition
1,857 Students
42% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public 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.

$5,279 In-State Tuition
2,967 Students
38% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA $12,973 84% 6
2 University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA $12,919 68.5% 5
3 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA $13,168 58.5% 4
4 Gonzaga University Spokane, WA $55,480 87.5% 12
5 Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA $52,254 71.4% 13
6 Seattle University Seattle, WA $56,721 73.8% 9
7 Washington State University Pullman, WA $13,391 62% 8
8 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA $9,582 65.5% 1
9 Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA $40,407 63.8% 5
10 Northwest University Kirkland, WA $36,035 65.5% 1
11 Whitworth University Spokane, WA $52,880 72.3% 1
12 Walla Walla University College Place, WA $34,227 63.4% 1
13 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA $8,586 48.4% 1
14 Renton Technical College Renton, WA $6,308 45.9% 1
15 Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA $45,510 58.5% 1
16 Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA $5,593 39.5% 1
17 Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA $4,718 36.9% 1
18 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA $4,431 41.7% 1
19 Heritage University Toppenish, WA $20,928 42.4% 2
20 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA $5,461 33.3% 1
21 Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA $5,267 43.3% 2
22 South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA $5,252 43.7% 1
23 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA $5,400 36.1% 1
24 Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA $5,059 41.5% 1
25 Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA $5,279 38.2% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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