Registered Nursing at Washington State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 346 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Washington State University.
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Online Class Availability at Washington State University
Many students take online classes at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Washington State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Washington State University are 86% women (298) and 14% men (48).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University
Of the 295 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Washington State University, 87% were women (256) and 13% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 172 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 32 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 28 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Washington State University
Among the 5 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Washington State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Washington State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Washington State University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.