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Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Schools in Washington

Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing programs in Washington ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 17
Avg major earnings: $82,118

Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Washington

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1University of Washington

#27 national

$84,469
2Gonzaga University

#101 national

$86,777
3University of Washington-Bothell Campus

#183 national

$84,469
4Seattle University

#241 national

$82,480
5University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

#245 national

$84,469
6Pacific Lutheran University

#315 national

$76,825
7Washington State University

#342 national

$76,963
8Western Washington University

#413 national

$87,295
9Walla Walla University

#483 national

$85,847
10Whitworth University

#537 national

$71,583

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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