Below are the key facts about this program at SPU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SPU highly for nursing, coming in at #394 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 394 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Washington | 18 of 37 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at SPU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
SPU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 60 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SPU report a median salary of $83,422 a year. This is higher than $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SPU, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
SPU granted 89 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SPU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 20 |