Nursing programs in Washington produce graduates earning between $71,583 and $87,295 after graduation—$13,174 higher than the national average. Across 12 programs, this premium reflects strong healthcare careers and robust demand for BSN programs in the Pacific Northwest market.
Leading the list is Western Washington University, achieving the highest program earnings at $87,295. Gonzaga University follows closely at $86,777, while Walla Walla University rounds out the top tier at $85,847, demonstrating how program selection directly impacts career earnings in nursing degree outcomes.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Olympic CollegePublic | Bremerton, WA | $110,085 Median Nursing Earnings | $4,214 | — | 31.0% |
| #2 | Walla Walla UniversityPrivate | College Place, WA | $101,497 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,675 | — | 59.9% |
| #3 | Seattle, WA | $98,632 Median Nursing Earnings | $6,384 | 39.1% | 85.2% | |
| #4 | Tacoma, WA | $98,632 Median Nursing Earnings | $4,458 | 82.5% | 63.2% | |
| #5 | Bothell, WA | $98,632 Median Nursing Earnings | $5,573 | 90.6% | 65.3% | |
| #6 | Bellingham, WA | $96,695 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,915 | 93.3% | 64.6% | |
| #7 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $95,155 Median Nursing Earnings | $20,833 | 81.7% | 86.3% |
| #8 | Bellevue CollegePublic | Bellevue, WA | $93,424 Median Nursing Earnings | $9,500 | — | 35.8% |
| #9 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $93,334 Median Nursing Earnings | $20,735 | 83.4% | 62.0% |
| #10 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | Tacoma, WA | $91,528 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,609 | 78.0% | 68.6% |
| #11 | Pullman, WA | $91,495 Median Nursing Earnings | $7,074 | 86.6% | 60.5% | |
| #12 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $90,918 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,896 | 76.9% | 75.5% |
| #13 | Wenatchee Valley CollegePublic | Wenatchee, WA | $90,618 Median Nursing Earnings | $7,094 | — | 43.3% |
| #14 | Northwest UniversityPrivate | Kirkland, WA | $89,673 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,996 | 83.2% | 70.8% |
| #15 | Columbia Basin CollegePublic | Pasco, WA | $85,196 Median Nursing Earnings | $7,010 | — | 33.3% |
| #16 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $82,980 Median Nursing Earnings | $16,788 | 28.6% | 70.9% |
| #17 | Saint Martin's UniversityPrivate | Lacey, WA | $66,045 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,810 | 89.8% | 51.9% |
