2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Washington
40
Colleges in Washington
3,565
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #3 in popularity,
registered nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,565 degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School
Your choice of registered nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Registered Nursing Rankings by Degree Level
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Schools in Washington.
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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Washington
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the registered nursing degree levels they offer.
10 Top Washington Schools in Registered Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In WA
220
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Seattle University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 220 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Seattle University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WA
249
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were approximately 249 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In WA
183
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Gonzaga University if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Gonzaga is a great university overall.
There were roughly 183 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Gonzaga University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
403
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in registered nursing needs to look into Washington State University. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.
There were about 403 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In WA
94
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Tacoma, PLU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #688 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means PLU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 94 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at PLU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
25th
Most Popular In WA
64
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
SPU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #518 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SPU is a great university overall.
There were about 64 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SPU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Seattle Pacific University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In WA
145
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were about 145 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Central in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Seattle Central College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In WA
117
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
BC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue. A Best Colleges rank of #541 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means BC is a great college overall.
There were about 117 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Bellevue College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In WA
142
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Highline is a small public college located in the large suburb of Des Moines. This college ranks 20th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 142 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Highline in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Highline College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
27th
Most Popular In WA
57
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
YVC is a small public college located in the small city of Yakima. This college ranks 38th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 57 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at YVC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Yakima Valley College
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