Best Online Nursing Programs in SeaTac, WA (2026)

SeaTac, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. SeaTac has a population of about 31,143. Median household income is $76,517 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $274,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to SeaTac

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near SeaTac, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from SeaTac 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 SeaTac. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 4.0 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Renton Technical College

Renton, WA 6.6 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,782
Avg net price $8,296/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA 7.8 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,486
Avg net price $6,004/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Green River College

Auburn, WA 10.7 miles from SeaTac 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 11.9 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 73.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,310
Avg net price $11,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA 11.9 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,307
Avg net price $8,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA 15.0 miles from SeaTac 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 15.8 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 70.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near SeaTac

SeaTac is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). 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$128,260Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$115,446
Licensed Practical Nurse$85,690Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$77,129
Nurse Anesthetist$274,390Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$246,976
Nurse Midwife$162,970Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$146,688
Nurse Practitioner$160,090Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$144,095
Nursing Assistant$51,990Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$46,796

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.


SeaTac at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,143Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,517Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in King County50,813 workers, 1,001 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near SeaTac, WA?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near SeaTac 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 SeaTac?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near SeaTac are: Nurse Anesthetist ($274,390), Nurse Midwife ($162,970), Nurse Practitioner ($160,090). 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 Tukwila instead of SeaTac?

Tukwila, WA is 2.4 miles from SeaTac 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 SeaTac an affordable place to study nursing?

SeaTac’s median household income of $76,517 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in SeaTac 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 SeaTac

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

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.