2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Tacoma, Washington

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Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Tacoma, Washington for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Tacoma.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Tacoma, the state of Washington, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Washington offers 47 nursing schools consisting of 0 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 39 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Tacoma there are 3 nursing schools with 0 private and 2 public schools in Tacoma to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Tacoma offer 7 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Tacoma healthcare needs, nursing programs in Tacoma offer 3 nursing degrees to specialize in, including CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Tacoma have never been more flexible. Tacoma nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 2 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Washington including Campus and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Tacoma Nursing Schools

Compare Washington Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	92.17%	92.98%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	92.17% to 92.17%	92.98% to 92.98%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 1 BSN degree programs in Tacoma. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Tacoma to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Pacific Lutheran University

12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA - 98447-0003
((25) 3) -535-8145

At Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, students find themselves in a learning environment where they can work with outstanding faculty staff to gain knowledge and skills and also share professional experiences with expert clinical preceptors and become exceptional nurses. Students learn to provide evidence-based, clinically competent care for individuals,

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Programs: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: 6
National Rank BSN: 353
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 88.21%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA - 98402-3100
((25) 3) -692-4400

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Washington has 33 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Tacoma does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Washington's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Aberdeen, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bothell, Bremerton, Cheney, College Place, Des Moines, Everett, Kirkland, Longview, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Pasco, Port Angeles, Pullman, Puyallup, Renton, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Toppenish, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Wenatchee and Yakima.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Tacoma, WA