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Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

990 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 6th most popular major out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 456
Master’s Degree 448
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 34

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in District of Columbia

There are 14,130 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $109,800, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

486 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 29% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,007 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Howard University

Washington
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Global Region. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nursing Careers in DC

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $110,420
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $135,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960
Registered Nurses 12% $88,800
Nurse Anesthetists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Health 833
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

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