Washington Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs - 2023

AKA: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Washington Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted

Last Reviewed: April 5th, 2023

NursePractitionerLicense.com has analyzed data from 8 schools who offer degree programs in the field of nursing and advanced practice nursing.

Filter schools nursing schools in Washington by degree level and field type. Rank nursing schools in Washington by in-state or out-of-state tuition and more metrics.

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Dept. of Education - 2023

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Degree Programs
University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA 1st for In-State Tuition $11,649 IN-STATE TUITION $39,018 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$75,688
Master's Degree
$105,813

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

5,618

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

57.81%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,649

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,018

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,562

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.93%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

590

University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA 2nd for In-State Tuition $11,745 IN-STATE TUITION $39,114 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$75,688
Master's Degree
$105,813
Doctoral Degree
$103,013

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

31,145

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

84.01%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,745

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,114

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,017

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

55.86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

645

Average SAT Math Score:

682

University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma, WA 3rd for In-State Tuition $11,889 IN-STATE TUITION $39,258 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$75,688
Master's Degree
$105,813

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,552

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

57.23%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,889

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,258

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$9,469

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.05%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

530

Washington State UniversityPullman, WA 4th for In-State Tuition $12,170 IN-STATE TUITION $27,113 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor’s Degree
$71,866
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
$106,275
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

25,084

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

61.42%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,170

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,113

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,300

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.95%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

555

Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA 5th for In-State Tuition $46,850 IN-STATE TUITION $46,850 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$69,659
Master's Degree
$75,084
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,509

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

67.3%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$46,850

Out-of-State Tuition:

$46,850

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,024

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.3%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA 6th for In-State Tuition $46,920 IN-STATE TUITION $46,920 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$70,609
Master's Degree
$109,524
Doctoral Degree
$104,355
First Professional Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,836

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

86.29%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$46,920

Out-of-State Tuition:

$46,920

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$34,451

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

72.89%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

630

Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA 7th for In-State Tuition $47,244 IN-STATE TUITION $47,244 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$71,224
Master's Degree
$107,437
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,694

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

68.75%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$47,244

Out-of-State Tuition:

$47,244

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$26,714

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.62%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

535

Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA 8th for In-State Tuition $48,390 IN-STATE TUITION $48,390 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$72,161
Master's Degree
$103,932
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

4,230

Accredited By:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Graduation Rate:

74.14%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$48,390

Out-of-State Tuition:

$48,390

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$35,109

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

83.23%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

615

Average SAT Math Score:

615