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Best Online Nursing Programs in Centralia, WA (2026)
Centralia, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Centralia has a population of about 18,457. Median household income is $52,387 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $274,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Centralia
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Centralia. Distances are calculated from Centralia city center.
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 Centralia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Pacific Lutheran University
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Clover Park Technical College
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Lower Columbia College
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Tacoma Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Centralia
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $124,200 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,150 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $274,390 |
| Nurse Midwife | $158,970 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $156,100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,180 |
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.
Centralia at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,457 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,387 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Centralia-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Tumwater, WA – 18.8 mi away (22,538 pop)
- Olympia, WA – 22.3 mi away (194,532 pop)
- Lacey, WA – 23.7 mi away (47,688 pop)
- Lakewood, WA – 36.8 mi away (60,665 pop)
- University Place, WA – 39.4 mi away (33,288 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Centralia, WA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Centralia. The closest is Centralia College in Centralia, WA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tacoma Community College (41.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Washington?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Washington are: Nurse Anesthetist ($274,390), Nurse Midwife ($158,970), Nurse Practitioner ($156,100). Wages for Centralia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Centralia?
Tumwater, WA is 18.8 miles from Centralia 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 Centralia an affordable place to study nursing?
Centralia’s median household income of $52,387 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Centralia 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.