by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #142 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 370 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 348 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Wazzu. This makes it the #465 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $83,894. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,601 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Wazzu is $223 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 247 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Online degrees for the Wazzu nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wazzu Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Wazzu in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 162 |
| Medicine | 56 |
| Communication Sciences | 51 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
| Allied Health Professions | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.