Best Nursing Schools Near Spokane Valley, WA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Spokane Valley, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $55,480 to $73,178 per year for indexed programs. Spokane Valley has a population of about 105,460. Median household income is $70,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $257,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Spokane Valley

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA 5.9 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,984
Avg net price $5,473/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 7.7 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,892
Avg net price $35,119/yr
Tuition
In‑state$55,480
Out‑of‑state$55,480
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Washington State University

Pullman, WA 64.5 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,905
Avg net price $14,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 103.2 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,814
Avg net price $12,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA 120.0 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,526
Avg net price $9,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 124.2 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
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  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 131.9 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,680
Avg net price $8,317/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,555
Out‑of‑state$8,668
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 145.6 miles from Spokane Valley
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,127
Avg net price $9,722/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $111,750 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $111,416
Licensed Practical Nurse $78,950 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $78,714
Nurse Anesthetist $257,650 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $256,879
Nurse Midwife $158,970 WA statewide $158,495
Nurse Practitioner $141,990 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $141,565
Nursing Assistant $47,240 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,099

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.

Spokane Valley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 105,460 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,722 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Spokane Valley, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Spokane Valley. The closest is Spokane Community College in Spokane, WA (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis-Clark State College (87.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Spokane Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Spokane Valley are: Nurse Anesthetist ($257,650), Nurse Midwife ($158,970), Nurse Practitioner ($141,990). 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 Spokane instead of Spokane Valley?

Spokane, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley an affordable place to study nursing?

Spokane Valley’s median household income of $70,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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