Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Western Washington University earn a median of $80,808 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $9,369, about 12% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue College Bellevue | $97,067 | — |
| Saint Martin's University Lacey | $94,947 | — |
| Walla Walla University College Place | $90,709 | $27,000 |
| Olympic College Bremerton | $88,069 | — |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma | $86,212 | $12,500 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell | $86,212 | $12,500 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle | $86,212 | $12,500 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee | $86,059 | — |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco | $85,196 | — |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland | $84,504 | $22,767 |
| Northwest University Kirkland | $84,504 | $22,767 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane | $84,466 | $27,000 |
| Washington State University Pullman | $83,894 | $13,476 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma | $81,761 | $27,000 |
| Seattle Pacific University Seattle | $81,671 | $26,986 |
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$42,795
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Western Washington University make?
The median salary is $80,808 one year after graduation and $98,502 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,369.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.