Best Online Nursing Programs in Battle Ground, WA (2026)

Battle Ground, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Battle Ground has a population of about 21,293. Median household income is $100,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $246,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Battle Ground

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Battle Ground, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Battle Ground city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Battle Ground. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lower Columbia College

Longview, WA 31.5 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 66.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,691
Avg net price $7,630/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,626
Out‑of‑state$6,003
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Centralia College

Centralia, WA 68.0 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,140
Avg net price $9,862/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 94.6 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA 96.8 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 63.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,787
Avg net price $9,864/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,634
Out‑of‑state$6,634
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen, WA 101.2 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,865
Avg net price $4,783/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,593
Out‑of‑state$12,553
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA 101.6 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 68.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,168
Avg net price $8,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA 102.0 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 65.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,051
Avg net price $6,292/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,027
Out‑of‑state$12,165
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Green River College

Auburn, WA 107.6 miles from Battle Ground BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,712
Avg net price $13,803/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,711
Out‑of‑state$5,263
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Battle Ground

Battle Ground is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$130,310Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$123,634
Licensed Practical Nurse$83,510Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$79,231
Nurse Anesthetist$246,070Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$233,463
Nurse Midwife$147,140Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$139,602
Nurse Practitioner$158,890Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$150,750
Nursing Assistant$50,350Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$47,770

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Battle Ground at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Clark County10,678 workers, 323 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Battle Ground, WA?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Battle Ground are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Battle Ground?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Battle Ground are: Nurse Anesthetist ($246,070), Nurse Practitioner ($158,890), Nurse Midwife ($147,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vancouver instead of Battle Ground?

Vancouver, WA is 10.1 miles from Battle Ground and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Battle Ground an affordable place to study nursing?

Battle Ground’s median household income of $100,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Ground while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Battle Ground

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Battle Ground:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.