Top PhD Programs in Washington
Research doctorates in nursing science.
3 schools in Washington reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile; 2 programs have a verified profile. PhD in Nursing in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Verified program profiles (2)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD) | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | PhD | On-campus | $7,755 per term |
| PhD in Nursing | Washington State University | PhD | Online coursework | $887.60 per credit |
Schools (3)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | Private nonprofit | BSN, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | Public | BSN, ABSN, MSN, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate, Doctorate-FNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Public | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, Grad Cert-Leadership, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD | CCNE |