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2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Washington

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$98,140 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You

Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Washington. With 3,851 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Washington to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Washington Schools for a Master's in Nursing

#1

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Our analysis found Gonzaga University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Washington. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

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Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Pacific Lutheran University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Tacoma.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 18,329
Oregon 1,502
Nevada 2,015
Hawaii 535
Alaska 177

Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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