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2027 Best Health Professions Schools in Washington

62 Colleges in the United States
14,445 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$66,223 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their health professions programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 62 schools to find the best for health professions students.

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Best Schools for Health Professions in Washington

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Health Professions

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best health professions schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 2,077 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $98,429 early in their careers. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $21,286 in student loans. More information about a degree in health professions from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of Washington Bothell Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health professions, ranking #2. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 236 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Bothell Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $92,041. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates carry a median of $18,210 in student loans. More information about a degree in health professions from University Of Washington Bothell Campus

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health professions, ranking #3. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Seattle University awarded about 382 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Seattle University earn a median of $100,734 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,388. Get the full health professions details for Seattle University

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health professions, ranking #4. Gonzaga University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Gonzaga University awarded about 275 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $114,954 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Gonzaga University

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Students looking for a strong health professions program will find one at Renton Technical College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Renton, Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 282 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Renton Technical College in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Renton Technical College earn a median of $80,411 early in their careers. Renton Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,582 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Renton Technical College

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Washington State University earned the #6 position for health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Pullman. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Washington State University awarded about 722 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $104,295. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $21,673 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Washington State University

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University Of Washington Tacoma Campus came in at #7 for health professions this year. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 135 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of $98,040 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,210 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College placed #8 among the best health professions schools. Located in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public university. Bellevue College awarded about 363 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Bellevue College generally make around $80,952. Students borrow a median of $18,816 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Bellevue College

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Central Washington University came in at #9 for health professions this year. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Central Washington University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Central Washington University in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $42,137 early in their careers. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $20,326 in student loans. Get the full health professions details for Central Washington University

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University Of Puget Sound came in at #10 for health professions this year. University Of Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tacoma. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 89 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puget Sound in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound generally make around $75,842. Students borrow a median of $25,287 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at University Of Puget Sound

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Seattle Community College Central Campus landed the #11 spot for health professions this year. Seattle Community College Central Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. About 395 health professions degrees were awarded at Seattle Community College Central Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $83,052 in their early career. Seattle Community College Central Campus graduates carry a median of $18,296 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for Seattle Community College Central Campus

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Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA

Bastyr University came in at #12 for health professions this year. Bastyr University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenmore. There were roughly 104 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Bastyr University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Bastyr University earn around $34,036 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,166. More information about a degree in health professions from Bastyr University

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Highline Community College landed the #13 spot for health professions this year. Highline Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Des Moines. Highline Community College awarded about 223 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $70,096 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,314 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Highline Community College

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Carrington College Spokane placed #14 among the best health professions schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Spokane. There were roughly 247 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College Spokane in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Carrington College Spokane generally make around $36,583. Carrington College Spokane graduates carry a median of $20,452 in student loans. More information about a degree in health professions from Carrington College Spokane

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Western Washington University earned the #15 position for health professions this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bellingham. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Washington University awarded about 198 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $65,340 in their early career. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $19,647 in student loans. Read more about the health professions program at Western Washington University

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Tacoma Community College placed #16 among the best health professions schools. Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma. Tacoma Community College awarded about 567 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Tacoma Community College earn around $68,599 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,935. Get the full health professions details for Tacoma Community College

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Shoreline Community College landed the #17 spot for health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 202 health professions degrees were awarded at Shoreline Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Shoreline Community College earn around $78,848 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,606 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Shoreline Community College

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Saint Martins University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best health professions schools. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 84 health professions degrees were awarded at Saint Martins University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $94,947 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,818. More information about a degree in health professions from Saint Martins University

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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology came in at #19 for health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Kirkland, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public institution. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 193 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn a median of $76,949 early in their careers. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $16,679 in student loans. Read more about the health professions program at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

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Seattle Pacific University landed the #20 spot for health professions this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Seattle Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. Seattle Pacific University awarded about 145 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $77,813 in their early career. Seattle Pacific University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for Seattle Pacific University

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Seattle Community College North Campus landed the #21 spot for health professions this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Community College North Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Seattle Community College North Campus awarded about 262 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Seattle Community College North Campus earn a median of $48,502 early in their careers. Seattle Community College North Campus graduates carry a median of $16,840 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for Seattle Community College North Campus

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Bates Technical College earned the #22 position for health professions this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Tacoma. There were roughly 254 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Bates Technical College in the most recent data year. See the full health professions program report for Bates Technical College

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Columbia Basin College landed the #23 spot for health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Pasco, Columbia Basin College is a large public institution. There were roughly 302 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Basin College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $75,116 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,872. Get the full health professions details for Columbia Basin College

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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University earned the #24 position for health professions this year. Northwest University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kirkland. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 45 health professions degrees were awarded at Northwest University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $84,504 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,893 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Northwest University

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Pacific Lutheran University landed the #25 spot for health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 278 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pacific Lutheran University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Pacific Lutheran University earn around $90,799 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at Pacific Lutheran University

Rest of the Top 50 Health Professions Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s health professions ranking:

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Clark College
Vancouver, WA
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Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
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Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
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Heritage University
Toppenish, WA
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Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA
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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA
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Centralia College
Centralia, WA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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