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Top Nursing Schools in Washington

This page lists 42 schools in Washington that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 7 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 24 associate degree (ADN), 19 bachelor's (BSN), 7 master's and 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 33 public and 9 private nonprofit. 29 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Seattle (4), Tacoma (4), Bellingham (3) and Kirkland (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

42 schools · 24 verified program profiles · page 3 of 3

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (42)

Whatcom Community College campus

Whatcom Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBellingham, WA

Whatcom Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bellingham, WA. It reported 37 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Yakima Valley College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeYakima, WA

Yakima Valley College is a public community / two-year college in Yakima, WA. It reported 67 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Before you apply in Washington

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Washington. See online coursework and clinical requirements.