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Practical Nursing in Washington

Practical Nursing Schools in Washington

927 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 117th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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 638
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 160
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 160
Associate Degree 129

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: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,714.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 34% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $8,670.

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Practical Nursing 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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