RN programs in Washington
44 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
31 schools offer these RN programs, and Washington has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Washington, 3 of the 44 programs take students without a high school diploma, 27 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 9 ask for earlier courses first and 5 ask for an associate degree.
By kind, the 44 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 28 programs), LPN to RN bridge (associate degree, 7 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 5 programs), RN program (level not stated, 2 programs), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.
See the 44 programsHow much do RN programs cost in Washington?
- Two-year degrees (35 programs)
- $7,178 to $15,034most of them, usually 60 to 70 weeks long
- Bachelor's degrees (6 programs)
- $19,240 to $96,000most of them, usually 60 to 90 weeks long
- Other RN programs (1 program)
- $3,750the one with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 96%
- Working 6 months later
- 90%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $66,900
- Length
- 60 to 70 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made
All 44 RN programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pacific Lutheran University/School of Nursing
Tacoma
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$90,400Price if you pay yourself$107,252Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University/School of NursingMore details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University/School of Nursing
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $22,604
- Length
- 90 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,000
- Students counted
- 563
- Earned a year, estimated
- $90,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $107,252
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Northwest University
Kirkland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$96,000Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northwest UniversityMore details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northwest University
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $800
- Students counted
- 366
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $96,000
Accelerated BSN Program - Lynnwood
Pacific Lutheran University/School of Nursing
Tacoma
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$71,360Program website, Accelerated BSN Program - Lynnwood at Pacific Lutheran University/School of NursingMore details about Accelerated BSN Program - Lynnwood at Pacific Lutheran University/School of Nursing
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 55 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 321
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $71,360
Associate Degree Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$63,300Price if you pay yourself$16,8066 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at Walla Walla Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing at Walla Walla Community College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,824
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 143
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,806
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Associate Degree Nursing
Spokane Community College
Spokane
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,800Price if you pay yourself$6,175Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at Spokane Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing at Spokane Community College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,443
- Length
- 60 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 124
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,175
Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP
Spokane Community College
Spokane
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,800Price if you pay yourself$6,689Program website, Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP at Spokane Community CollegeMore details about Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP at Spokane Community College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,443
- Length
- 65 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,250
- Students counted
- 124
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,689
Associate Degree Nursing - 10 quarter option
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,030Program website, Associate Degree Nursing - 10 quarter option at Shoreline Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing - 10 quarter option at Shoreline Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 122
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,030
Associate Degree Nursing - 6 quarter option
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,136Program website, Associate Degree Nursing - 6 quarter option at Shoreline Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing - 6 quarter option at Shoreline Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 90 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 122
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,136
Associate Degree Nursing - LPN to RN
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,136Program website, Associate Degree Nursing - LPN to RN at Shoreline Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing - LPN to RN at Shoreline Community College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 90 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 122
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,136
Associate Degree Nursing
Seattle Central College
Seattle
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,629Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at Seattle Central CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing at Seattle Central College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 113
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,629
Registered Nurse
Lower Columbia College
Longview
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$67,900Price if you pay yourself$13,418Program website, Registered Nurse at Lower Columbia CollegeMore details about Registered Nurse at Lower Columbia College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,964
- Length
- 70 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 112
- Earned a year, estimated
- $67,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,418
Registered Nurse - LPN2RN - Campus Based
Lower Columbia College
Longview
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$67,900Price if you pay yourself$13,418Program website, Registered Nurse - LPN2RN - Campus Based at Lower Columbia CollegeMore details about Registered Nurse - LPN2RN - Campus Based at Lower Columbia College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,964
- Length
- 70 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 112
- Earned a year, estimated
- $67,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,418
Registered Nurse - LPN2RN - eLearning
Lower Columbia College
Longview
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$67,900Price if you pay yourself$13,418Program website, Registered Nurse - LPN2RN - eLearning at Lower Columbia CollegeMore details about Registered Nurse - LPN2RN - eLearning at Lower Columbia College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,964
- Length
- 70 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 112
- Earned a year, estimated
- $67,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,418
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Lower Columbia College
Longview
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$67,900Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Lower Columbia CollegeMore details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Lower Columbia College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,964
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 112
- Earned a year, estimated
- $67,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,191Program website, Nursing at Skagit Valley CollegeMore details about Nursing at Skagit Valley College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 90
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,191
Associate in Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$18,499Program website, Associate in Nursing at Skagit Valley CollegeMore details about Associate in Nursing at Skagit Valley College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 90
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,499
Nursing, RN Option
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,400Price if you pay yourself$5,369Program website, Nursing, RN Option at Tacoma Community CollegeMore details about Nursing, RN Option at Tacoma Community College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,604
- Length
- 60 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,800
- Students counted
- 86
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,369
Nursing
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,900Price if you pay yourself$8,647Program website, Nursing at Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMore details about Nursing at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,714
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,647
Registered Nursing
Highline College
Des Moines
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,500Program website, Registered Nursing at Highline CollegeMore details about Registered Nursing at Highline College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 80
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,500
Nursing DTA/MRP
Everett Community College
Everett
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$25,000Program website, Nursing DTA/MRP at Everett Community CollegeMore details about Nursing DTA/MRP at Everett Community College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 79
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,000
Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$66,800Price if you pay yourself$12,370Program website, Nursing at Clark CollegeMore details about Nursing at Clark College
- Finished
- 95%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $16,692
- Length
- 55 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 76
- Earned a year, estimated
- $66,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,370
Nursing
Columbia Basin College
Pasco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$79,600Price if you pay yourself$24,080Program website, Nursing at Columbia Basin CollegeMore details about Nursing at Columbia Basin College
- Finished
- 98%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $19,904
- Length
- 60 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 63
- Earned a year, estimated
- $79,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $24,080
Nursing
Bellevue College
Bellevue
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,543Program website, Nursing at Bellevue CollegeMore details about Nursing at Bellevue College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 62
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,543
LPN-RN Associate Degree in Nursing
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,000Price if you pay yourself$4,520School website, LPN-RN Associate Degree in Nursing at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about LPN-RN Associate Degree in Nursing at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,748
- Length
- 45 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,520
Nursing: LPN-RN Transition Program (ADN)
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,000Price if you pay yourself$6,280School website, Nursing: LPN-RN Transition Program (ADN) at Clover Park Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing: LPN-RN Transition Program (ADN) at Clover Park Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,748
- Length
- 50 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,280
Nursing - Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP LPN Pathway
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,800Price if you pay yourself$5,3113 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing - Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP LPN Pathway at Bellingham Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing - Associate in Nursing DTA/MRP LPN Pathway at Bellingham Technical College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,203
- Length
- 70 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 52
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,311
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,800Price if you pay yourself$10,1983 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Bellingham Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Bellingham Technical College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,203
- Length
- 65 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 52
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,198
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Associate Degree Nursing
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$71,800Price if you pay yourself$6,616Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at Big Bend Community CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing at Big Bend Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,957
- Length
- 60 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- 46
- Earned a year, estimated
- $71,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,616
Nursing RN/DTA
Yakima Valley College
Yakima
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$79,700Price if you pay yourself$6,677Program website, Nursing RN/DTA at Yakima Valley CollegeMore details about Nursing RN/DTA at Yakima Valley College
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $19,929
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,250
- Students counted
- 43
- Earned a year, estimated
- $79,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,677
Nursing
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$71,300Price if you pay yourself$21,093Program website, Nursing at Whatcom Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Whatcom Community College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,825
- Length
- 40 weeks, 34 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,765
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $71,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,093
Nursing - RN
Centralia College
Centralia
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$86,800Price if you pay yourself$12,349Program website, Nursing - RN at Centralia CollegeMore details about Nursing - RN at Centralia College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 96%
- Earned in a quarter
- $21,697
- Length
- 60 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,785
- Students counted
- 25
- Earned a year, estimated
- $86,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,349
Registered Nurse, Associate Degree
Renton Technical College
Renton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,100Price if you pay yourself$12,514Program website, Registered Nurse, Associate Degree at Renton Technical CollegeMore details about Registered Nurse, Associate Degree at Renton Technical College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,014
- Length
- 60 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 22
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,514
Transition to Associate Degree Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,823Program website, Transition to Associate Degree Nursing at Olympic CollegeMore details about Transition to Associate Degree Nursing at Olympic College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,823
Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,240Program website, Nursing at Olympic CollegeMore details about Nursing at Olympic College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,240
Nursing Transition LPN to RN
Olympic College
Bremerton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedProgram website, Nursing Transition LPN to RN at Olympic CollegeMore details about Nursing Transition LPN to RN at Olympic College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Nursing AA DTA MRP
Peninsula College
Port Angeles
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,138Program website, Nursing AA DTA MRP at Peninsula CollegeMore details about Nursing AA DTA MRP at Peninsula College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,138
Associate in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/Major Related Program (MRP)
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,600Program website, Associate in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/Major Related Program (MRP) at South Puget Sound Community CollegeMore details about Associate in Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/Major Related Program (MRP) at South Puget Sound Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 70 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,600
Nursing
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,151Program website, Nursing at Grays Harbor CollegeMore details about Nursing at Grays Harbor College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 70 weeks, 29 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,185
- Students counted
- 26
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,151
LPN to RN Bridge
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,564Program website, LPN to RN Bridge at Pierce CollegeMore details about LPN to RN Bridge at Pierce College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 29 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,564
RN Refresher Program
A NEW DAY: RN Refresher Online Program
Lynnwood
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,750Program website, RN Refresher Program at A NEW DAY: RN Refresher Online ProgramMore details about RN Refresher Program at A NEW DAY: RN Refresher Online Program
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 2 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $445
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,750
Nursing
Pierce College
Lakewood
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,815Program website, Nursing at Pierce CollegeMore details about Nursing at Pierce College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 65 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,815
Associate Degree Nursing - DTA.MRP
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,715Program website, Associate Degree Nursing - DTA.MRP at Wenatchee Valley CollegeMore details about Associate Degree Nursing - DTA.MRP at Wenatchee Valley College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 14 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,715
Nursing
South Seattle College
Seattle
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,505Program website, Nursing at South Seattle CollegeMore details about Nursing at South Seattle College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,596
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,505
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Green River College
Auburn
Accredited school
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,800Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Green River CollegeMore details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Green River College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,800
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for RN programs in Washington
WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Washington
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for RN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for RN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Washington?
The programs Washington approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPN | RNthis page | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 9 at 8 schools | 44 at 31 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $6,031 to $9,066 | Two-year degrees$7,178 to $15,034Bachelor's degrees$19,240 to $96,000 |
| Length | 36 to 60 weeks | 60 to 70 weeks |
| Finished the program | 85% | 96% |
| Working 6 months later | Not enough data | 90% |
| Earned a year, estimated | Not enough data | about $66,900 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | Not reported | at least 12 people |
Already working as an LPN? 7 of the 44 RN programs in Washington are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree; most cost $4,718 to $13,098.
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: RN programs in Washington
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 14 of 42
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 14th of 39
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 28 of 31
- RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
- 44 vs 17
State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
RN programs in Seattle, Longview, Bellingham and other Washington cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 9 more programs are in 9 other areas.
Other training in Washington
How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Washington
- CDL training237 programs
- CNA classes78 programs
- Medical assistant training47 programs
- Phlebotomy training32 programs
- Welding classes93 programs
- HVAC training49 programs
- Medical billing and coding training39 programs
- LPN programs9 programs
- EMT classes40 programs
- Electrician training89 programs
- Dental assistant programs56 programs
- Auto mechanic classes86 programs
- Pharmacy technician training18 programs
- Plumbing school43 programs
- CNC machinist training56 programs
- Carpentry classes41 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training9 programs
- Diesel mechanic training31 programs
- Cybersecurity training62 programs
- IT training196 programs
- Cosmetology school49 programs
- Barber school34 programs
- Esthetician school54 programs
- Nail tech school26 programs
- EKG technician programs7 programs
- Massage therapy school39 programs
- Paralegal programs29 programs
- Fire academy16 programs
- Police academy7 programs
- Surgical tech programs9 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school44 programs
- Home health aide training37 programs
- PTA programs11 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training47 programs
- Human resources training27 programs
- Medication aide training3 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training58 programs
- Early childhood education programs175 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school29 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training35 programs
- Hospitality management programs17 programs
- Addiction counselor training28 programs
- Community health worker training1 program
- Coding and software development courses96 programs
- Lineman school68 programs
- Sterile processing technician training9 programs
- Sonography school4 programs
- Data analytics courses54 programs
- Administrative assistant training130 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs6 programs
- Medical lab technician programs4 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses60 programs
- Digital marketing courses35 programs
- Web and graphic design courses75 programs
- Health information technology programs11 programs
- Vet tech programs17 programs
- Real estate school7 programs
- Security guard training1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Crane operator training5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training9 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification10 programs
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school25 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- Mental health technician training6 programs
- Human services programs10 programs
- Manufacturing technician training27 programs
- Electronics technician training43 programs
- Business administration programs129 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification23 programs
- Auto body repair classes26 programs
- Merchant mariner training99 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training7 programs
- Sheet metal training26 programs
- Water treatment operator training13 programs
- OSHA safety training15 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training2 programs
- Masonry training13 programs
- Construction training programs47 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes98 programs
- Project management certification56 programs
Where the Washington RN program numbers come from
Which Washington RN programs are on this list?
These are the RN programs Washington approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Washington offers.
How the prices and results of Washington RN programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about RN programs in Washington
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List