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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 649 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WA.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 117th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Washington

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 446
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 446
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 446
Associate Degree 113
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 19.6%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Washington

39,830 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Washington

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $32,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,547. 99% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,225 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

49% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,664 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in WA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 15% $31,220
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $55,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427

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