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2025 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Washington

24 Colleges in Washington
1,683 Associate Degrees
Registered Nursing is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 24 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,683 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Washington The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Washington ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Registered Nursing in Washington

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing.

10 Top Washington Schools for an Associate in Registered Nursing

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
113 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing needs to take a look at Shoreline Community College. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Shoreline Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
134 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Seattle Central College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Seattle Central College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Annual Graduates

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a wonderful decision for students pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Kirkland, LWTech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Lake Washington Institute of Technology

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Annual Graduates

Walla Walla Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Walla Walla Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Annual Graduates

WVC is a small public college located in the small city of Wenatchee.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Wenatchee Valley College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Annual Graduates

LCC is a small public college located in the city of Longview.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Lower Columbia College

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Bellevue College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
139 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Everett Community College

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Highline College
Des Moines, WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Annual Graduates

Highline is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Des Moines.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Highline College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Tacoma Community College

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 405 5,581
Oregon 260 608
Nevada 185 519
Hawaii 79 135

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Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

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