Nursing Schools
In Vancouver, Washington
There is only one nursing school in Vancouver for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in nursing in the city of Vancouver, which encompasses nursing training at the following levels:
- Nursing Certificate
- Associates degree in Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Vancouver Vs. Washington Nursing Employment
| Vancouver | 30,650 |
| Washington | 90,850 |
Exactly 30,650 of the 90,850 nursing professionals employed in Washington State, work in Vancouver. There has been a 15% growth in the number of nursing professionals in Vancouver between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of nursing professionals in Vancouver has increased, overall employment in Vancouver has also increased.
Vancouver Vs. Washington Nursing employment growth
| 83,600 | 85,640 | 87,920 | 90,050 | 90,850 |
| 26,580 | 27,500 | 27,860 | 28,870 | 30,650 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Vancouver
Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Vancouver
| $62,538 | $60,900 | $61,620 | $63,836 | $65,040 |
| $41,750 | $43,370 | $45,060 | $46,080 | $46,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nursing in Vancouver
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Vancouver
In Vancouver, salaries for nursing professionals have increased. In 2010 nursing professionals in Vancouver reportedly earned an average salary of $65,040 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for nursing professionals in Vancouver was $62,538 per year. The growth in the salary of nursing professionals in Vancouver is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Nursing professionals in Vancouver
10th percentile |
$42,072 |
25th percentile |
$51,728 |
50th percentile |
$61,888 |
75th percentile |
$73,812 |
90th percentile |
$71,965 |
Nursing professionals in Vancouver earn a median salary of $61,888 per year. The 10% of nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,072 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 71% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Nursing professionals and related professions in Vancouver
Nursing |
$65,040 |
Gerontology |
$71,010 |
BSN |
$78,180 |
RN to BSN |
$78,180 |
Forensic Nursing |
$86,350 |
On average nursing professionals in Vancouver earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Vancouver.
Educational Trends
Nursing schools in Vancouver
There is only one accredited nursing school in the city. Many of Vancouver's nursing professionals are graduates of this school.
Nursing Programs Offered In Vancouver
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in nursing offered by Vancouver's nursing schools.
Student Completed Nursing Degrees In Vancouver
associate |
119 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
79 |
| Total | 198 |
In 2010 approximately 198 students completed nursing courses.